Hammond, LA vs Memphis, TN
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
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 68.5). Memphis leads in median household income ($48,090 vs $42,049). Memphis leads in walk score (35 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 76 (#398) |
| Population | 22,527 | 618,639 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $144,877 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $48,090 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 68.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+25.4 |
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
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C
76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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