Houma, Louisiana
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
WhereAtHome Score
79
C+out of 100
Overview
Houma is a Louisiana city with a population of approximately 31,733, part of the Houma-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $189,195. Median household income is $56,823.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 31,733 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $189,195 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $56,823 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 19.9 minutes
- Part of the Houma-Thibodaux, LA metro area
Key Metrics
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Terrebonne Parish (county-level results)
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Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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