Houma, LA vs Northglenn, CO
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
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 27.3 min). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $56,823). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 31,733 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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