Hammond, LA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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
Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 32). Poughkeepsie leads in median household income ($53,875 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in cost of living index (95 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,527 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+5.4 |
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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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Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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