Holyoke, 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.

Holyoke

67

#1471 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 28.5). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 25). Holyoke leads in median household income ($49,007 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Holyoke, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1471) 72.3 (#911)
Population 37,628 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $337,457 $229,937
Median Household Income $49,007 $32,877
Average Commute 20.5 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 55 25
Crime Level 28.5 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.9 R+25.4
Holyoke, MA
D+
67 Score

Holyoke, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$337,457

Population

37,628

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

55

Northeast View Holyoke, 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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