Is Hammond, LA or Metairie, LA cheaper to buy in?

Hammond, LA is cheaper. The median home price in Hammond, LA is approximately $115,000 and in Metairie, LA it is approximately $286,000 — a difference of $171,000.

Is Hammond, LA or Metairie, LA more walkable?

Hammond, LA is more walkable. Hammond, LA has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Metairie, LA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Which has better schools, Hammond, LA or Metairie, LA?

Metairie, LA has higher-rated schools. Hammond, LA has a school rating of 6.4/10 and Metairie, LA has a rating of 6.9/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Hammond, LA vs Metairie, LA

Hammond, LA vs Metairie, LA: What the data shows

Hammond, LA is in Hammond, LA while Metairie, LA is in Metairie, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Hammond, LA is the more affordable option at $115,000 median — $171,000 less than Metairie, LA's $286,000. WYLT rates Hammond, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Metairie, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Hammond, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Metairie, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hammond, LA has High flood risk and Metairie, LA has High flood risk.

Hammond, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Hammond, LA scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus Metairie, LA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Metairie, LA has the higher school rating — Hammond, LA rates 6.4/10 and Metairie, LA rates 6.9/10.

Category	Hammond, LA	Metairie, LA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$115K ✓ Lower price	$286K
Median Rent	$900 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$45K	$69K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	20 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	High	High
Air Quality	Poor	Moderate ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.4/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	budget buyersfamilies with children in local schoolsremote workers needing cheap housing	Families needing strong public schoolsRenters seeking affordable optionsCommuters to downtown New Orleans

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.