Houma, LA Area Guide

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Houma Area Facts

Houma has a Livability Score of 60_/100, which is considered below average
Houma crime rates are 30% higher than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Houma is 2% higher than the Louisiana average

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What do the locals think about Houma?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

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Cajun Lifestyle in Houma Louisiana 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I truly loved living in Houma, Louisiana. Houma, is a unique city located in the bayou country of Louisiana. They call this city the capital of bayou country. Many shipping channels converge in Houma, creating a unique system of waterways within the city. There are numerous resta ...Read More urants providing Cajun cooking, along with other local delicacies. No need to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, you can celebrate right in Houma

With a population of 38,000, Houma is the largest city in Terrebonne Parish. Agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing, and healthcare are some of the leading industries in Houma. This charming city is the ideal location to raise a family. With a low crime rate, your family will feel safe and secure living in Houma.

This location is ideal for snowbirds, or anyone else looking to escape the long cold winter season. From fishing to golfing there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy all year. With the local festivals such as Mardi Gras, there is never a dull moment living in Houma, Louisiana. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Houma? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Jim Bowie Park

Jim Bowie Park

Harmond Park

Mahler Park

Shady Oak Park

Houma Historic District

Marina Park And Playground

Courthouse Park

Entertainment

Finding Our Roots African American Museum

Dumas Auditorium

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum

Southdown Museum

Southdown Plantation

Food & Drink

Scarlet Scoop Ice Cream Parlor

Mahony's

Burger King

McDonald's

Raising Cane's

Arby's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Houma? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Houma.

Drive to Work

83%

7% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

1% lower than the US average

A Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Houma? The cost of living in Houma is 93/100 - which is 2% higher than Louisiana.

7% less expensive than average

9% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Houma? Houma crime rates are 4,145, which are 30% higher than Louisiana

4,145 per 100k people

82% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

82% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D Employment

What is the median income in Houma? The median income in Houma is $44,956 which is 2% lower than Louisiana.

Median household income

$44,95619% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$30,3062% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

31% lower than the US average

B- Health & Safety

Is Houma a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Terrebonne General Medical Center

Pharmacies

Doctors

A Housing

What are Houma home prices? Houma home prices are $163,700 - which is 10% higher than Louisiana

Median home value

$163,70011% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$75021% lower than the US average

4% higher than the US average

B- Schools

Does Houma have good schools? The Houma graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Louisiana

High school grad. rates

9% lower than the US average

School test scores

46% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

19% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Houma a good place to live? Houma has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys