Harvey, IL 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.
Harvey
77.1
#278 nationally
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 31.1 min). Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 19.3). Houma leads in median household income ($56,823 vs $40,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harvey, IL | Houma, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#278) | 79 (#147) |
| Population | 19,397 | 31,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,086 | $189,195 |
| Median Household Income | $40,898 | $56,823 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+51.8 |
C+
77.1 Score
Harvey, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$107,086
Population
19,397
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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