Hammond, LA vs Westfield, 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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 15.1). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 22,527 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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