Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Finding Our Roots African American Museum
Museum
Dumas Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum
Museum
Southdown Museum
Museum
Southdown Plantation
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Scarlet Scoop Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Mahony's
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (21) F
Jim Bowie Park
Park
Jim Bowie Park
Park
Harmond Park
Park
Mahler Park
Park
Shady Oak Park
Park
Houma Historic District
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Marina Park And Playground
Park
Courthouse Park
Park
Main Street Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Legion Park
Park
Wright Avenue Park
Park
Maple Avenue Park
Park
Summerfield Park
Park
Summerfield Park
Park
Roger Songe Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mulberry Park
Park
Glenn F Pope Memorial Park
Park
Southdown West Park
Park
Valhi Lagoon Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bailey’s Beauty Bar
Beauty
Garcia's Western Wear
Clothing
Saint Charles Strip Mall
Mall
Summerfield Shopping Center
Mall
Books-A-Million
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Best Buy
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Houma.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Houma is 93/100 - which is 2% higher than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Houma crime rates are 4,911 per 100k, which is 45% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
4,081 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
830 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Houma is $44,956 - which is 2% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$44,956 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Houma Police Department
Police
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
Hospital
Terrebonne General Medical Center
Hospital
Houma Fire Department
Fire Station
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office - Detective Bureau
Police
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Police
Porche Dental Care
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Village East Fire Company
Fire Station
Townsend
Doctor
Physicians Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A

Houma home prices are $163,700 - which is 10% higher than Louisiana
Home Price
$163,700 C
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools B-

The Houma graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (28) F
Acadian Elementary School
Elysian Fields Middle School
Honduras Elementary School
St Matthew'S Episcopal School
St Francis De Sales Cathedral School
School For Exceptional Children
Houma Christian School
East Houma Elementary School
Legion Park Elementary School
Mulberry Elementary School
St Gregory Barbarigo School
Messiah Montessori
Southdown Elementary School
Grand Caillou Middle School
Maria Immacolata Catholic School
Village East Middle School
Lisa Park Elementary School
High Schools (8) F
School For Exceptional Children
Houma Christian School
Ellender Memorial High School
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical Hs
Messiah Montessori
Terrebonne High School
Vandebilt Catholic High School
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ratings A+

Houma has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D
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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
      Unknown Name
      Marina Park And Playground

      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.
      Houma
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Houma? Houma crime rates are 4,911, which are 45% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      4,911 per 100k people

      111% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      111% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
      3%

      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
      Home Ownership
      66%

      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
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      46% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      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
      87%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      1 total surveys

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