Hammond, LA vs Ruston, 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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 22.4 min). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 15.1). Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hammond, LA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1072) 72.3 (#911)
Population 22,527 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $225,024 $229,937
Median Household Income $42,049 $32,877
Average Commute 22.4 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 32 25
Crime Level 15.1 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+37.4 R+25.4
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

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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