Bessemer, AL 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 47.8). Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Hammond leads in median household income ($42,049 vs $34,953).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Hammond, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 70.7 (#1072) |
| Population | 25,037 | 22,527 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $225,024 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $42,049 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+37.4 |
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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