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Hammond, LA vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Hammond?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 9.9 years older than in Hammond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Hammond?
- Texarkana housing costs are 9.7% less expensive than Hammond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Hammond?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 9.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hammond.

Things to do in Hammond?
Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana with an estimated population around 21,000 people as of 2019. The area provides plenty of attractions like visiting the local park or exploring its various trails & pathways designed for hiking & biking to name a few plus there are a variety of restaurants ranging from pizza shops to luxury dining places providing something special every day .

Things to do in Texarkana?
Texarkana, Texas is located in Bowie and Miller counties providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Spring Lake Park plus stores like Central Mall Texarkana and dining spots near Viva Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

 Hammond, LATexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$37,302  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$185,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hammond    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

It is a nice  More

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Over 15 years ago

I think that the climate is the wort thing about hammond.We do not have feal seasons. In December it can be 40 degrees one day and the next its 90. The heat and humidity  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hammond used to be a small,quiet town but with the growth of the local college it is increasing in size and everything that goes with  More

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Reviews for Texarkana    15 Reviews

Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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