Central, LA vs Houma, LA

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.

Houma

79

#147 nationally

Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 13.1). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 30.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Houma, LA
Population 29,781 31,733
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $189,195
Median Household Income $82,714 $56,823
Average Commute 30.8 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 7 40
Crime Level 7.1 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 R+51.8
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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Houma, LA
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79 Score

Houma, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$189,195

Population

31,733

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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