Living in Houma, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houma · Census data 2020–2024
Houma has 32,392 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $58,194 (4% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $205,900, the median rent is $1,058/month.
Houma at a glance
- Population
- 32,392
- Median age
- 34.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $58,194State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $205,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,058/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Houma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Houma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houma the median home value is $205,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,548 a month in housing costs.
Houma median household income
The median household income in Houma is $58,194 and the income per person is $34,076. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Houma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,945
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.41
Houma demographics
- Population
- 32,392
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 13,346
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houma ›
Education in Houma
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Houma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houma
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Houma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $205,900 | $1,058 |
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | — |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Gray | 5,154 | $54,559 | $139,400 | $1,025 |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | $125,654 | $322,700 | $1,036 |
| Raceland | 9,585 | $60,286 | $187,800 | $629 |
| Chauvin | 2,502 | $52,619 | $99,600 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Houma, LA?
The median household income in Houma is $58,194, 4% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Houma?
The median home value in Houma is $205,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Houma?
The median gross rent in Houma is $1,058 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Houma, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 16.3%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Houma?
The median age in Houma is 34.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Houma?
The average commute to work in Houma is 20 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houma?
The unemployment rate in Houma is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houma?
23.8% of adults in Houma have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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