Hammond, LA vs West Memphis, AR
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
West Memphis
75.3
#480 nationally
Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 52.7). West Memphis leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 22.4 min). West Memphis leads in cost of living index (87 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | West Memphis, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 75.3 (#480) |
| Population | 22,527 | 23,825 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $133,589 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $40,904 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 52.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+2.3 |
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
75.3 Score
West Memphis, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,589
Population
23,825
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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