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Hammond, LA vs New Orleans, LA

Hammond, LA vs New Orleans, LA: What the data shows

Hammond, LA is in Hammond, LA while New Orleans, LA is in New Orleans, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Hammond, LA is the more affordable option at $115,000 median — $442,600 less than New Orleans, LA's $557,600. WYLT rates Hammond, LA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and New Orleans, LA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Hammond, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Hammond, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Orleans, LA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Hammond, LA has High flood risk and New Orleans, LA has High flood risk.

New Orleans, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Hammond, LA scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus New Orleans, LA's 6/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, New Orleans, LA has the higher school rating Hammond, LA rates 6.4/10 and New Orleans, LA rates 7/10.

CategoryHammond, LANew Orleans, LA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$115K

Lower price

$558K
Median Rent$900

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$45K$114K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score4/1006/100

More walkable

Transit Score1/10022/100

Better transit

Bike Score1/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute30 minN/A
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+

Safer

F
Violent CrimeModerate

Lower risk

High
Property CrimeModerate

Lower risk

High
Flood RiskHighHigh
Air QualityPoorModerate

Cleaner air

Community
Schools6.4/107/10

Better schools

Best for
budget buyersfamilies with children in local schoolsremote workers needing cheap housing
High-income professionalsFood loversPeople who enjoy a culturally diverse setting

Bottom line

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

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