Hobbs, NM 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.

Hobbs

75.4

#463 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Hobbs leads in median household income ($63,804 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 21.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hobbs, NM Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#463) 72.3 (#911)
Population 39,386 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $216,854 $229,937
Median Household Income $63,804 $32,877
Average Commute 24 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 39 25
Crime Level 21.7 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+61.6 R+25.4
Hobbs, NM
C
75.4 Score

Hobbs, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$216,854

Population

39,386

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

Southwest View Hobbs, NM →
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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