Hammond, LA vs Newton, MA

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.

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 15.1). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in cost of living index (95 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hammond, LA Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1072) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 22,527 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $225,024 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $42,049 $176,373
Average Commute 22.4 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 32 57
Crime Level 15.1 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+37.4 D+39.5
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

Southeast View Hammond, LA →
Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

Northeast View Newton, MA →

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