Austin, MN vs Hammond, 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.

Austin

83.9

#10 nationally

vs

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 15.1). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $42,049). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 22.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, MN Hammond, LA
WhereAtHome Score 83.9 (#10) 70.7 (#1072)
Population 26,171 22,527
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,110 $225,024
Median Household Income $61,667 $42,049
Average Commute 17 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 37 32
Crime Level 5.2 15.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.5 R+37.4
Austin, MN
B
83.9 Score

Austin, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$193,110

Population

26,171

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

37

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Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

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