Chicago Heights, IL vs Hammond, 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.
Chicago Heights
75.2
#483 nationally
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Hammond leads in crime level (20.3 vs 33.8). Hammond leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.2 min). Chicago Heights leads in median household income ($56,755 vs $52,368).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicago Heights, IL | Hammond, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#483) | 76.8 (#311) |
| Population | 26,184 | 76,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,224 | $178,835 |
| Median Household Income | $56,755 | $52,368 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 33.8 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.6 |
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75.2 Score
Chicago Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,224
Population
26,184
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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