Houma, LA vs Springfield, 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

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 40). Houma leads in median household income ($56,823 vs $47,677).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Houma, LA Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 79 (#147) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 31,733 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,195 $307,092
Median Household Income $56,823 $47,677
Average Commute 19.9 min 21 min
Walk Score 40 58
Crime Level 13.1 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.8 D+8.9
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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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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