Houma, LA vs Midlothian, TX
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
Midlothian
72.3
#908 nationally
Midlothian leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.1). Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 13). Midlothian leads in median household income ($119,323 vs $56,823).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Midlothian, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 72.3 (#908) |
| Population | 31,733 | 41,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $456,509 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $119,323 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | R+31.1 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Midlothian, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,509
Population
41,352
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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