Houma, LA vs Newton, MA

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

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 13.1). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $56,823). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Houma, LA Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 79 (#147) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 31,733 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,195 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $56,823 $176,373
Average Commute 19.9 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 40 57
Crime Level 13.1 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.8 D+39.5
Houma, LA
C+
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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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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