Hammond, LA vs Lafayette, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

vs

Lafayette

73.6

#705 nationally

Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $42,049). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hammond, LA Lafayette, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1072) 73.6 (#705)
Population 22,527 121,467
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $225,024 $227,080
Median Household Income $42,049 $58,850
Average Commute 22.4 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 32 42
Crime Level 15.1 29.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+37.4 R+31.4
Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

Southeast View Hammond, LA →
Lafayette, LA
C
73.6 Score

Lafayette, LA

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Median Home

$227,080

Population

121,467

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Lafayette, LA →

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