Hammond, 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Seymour
83.3
#15 nationally
Seymour leads in crime level (1.3 vs 15.1). Seymour leads in median household income ($57,347 vs $42,049). Seymour leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Seymour, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 83.3 (#15) |
| Population | 22,527 | 21,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $234,078 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $57,347 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 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+37.4 | R+55.3 |
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
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B
83.3 Score
Seymour, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$234,078
Population
21,666
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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