Ruston, LA vs Seymour, IN

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.

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

vs

Seymour

83.3

#15 nationally

Seymour leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.7). Seymour leads in median household income ($57,347 vs $32,877). Seymour leads in walk score (37 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ruston, LA Seymour, IN
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#911) 83.3 (#15)
Population 22,233 21,666
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $229,937 $234,078
Median Household Income $32,877 $57,347
Average Commute 13.9 min 17.8 min
Walk Score 25 37
Crime Level 11.7 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.4 R+55.3