Haverhill, MA 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.

Haverhill

64.5

#1688 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Haverhill leads in median household income ($81,989 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.2 min). Haverhill leads in walk score (41 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Haverhill, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.5 (#1688) 72.3 (#911)
Population 67,415 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $556,705 $229,937
Median Household Income $81,989 $32,877
Average Commute 27.2 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 41 25
Crime Level 11.3 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 128 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 R+25.4
Haverhill, MA
D
64.5 Score

Haverhill, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$556,705

Population

67,415

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

Northeast View Haverhill, MA →
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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