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Living in Houma, LA
Explore Houma and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Houma at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population32,392
Median Household Income$58,194
Median Home Value$205,900
Median Gross Rent$1,058
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home3.7%
Homeownership72.4%
Housing Vacancy10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Houma is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Houma and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Houma
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$205,900
Median Gross Rent$1,058
Homeownership72.4%
Housing Vacancy10.7%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Houma, LA
Median Household Income$58,194
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home3.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Houma and how households are structured
Population32,392
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size2.4
Houma is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Houma
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Houma point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.3°F
Average Winter Low43.5°F
Annual Rainfall65.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Houma
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Houma is located in Terrebonne Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Terrebonne Parish. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Houma & Terrebonne Parish
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Houma is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Houma.
Current NarrowTheList data for Houma shows a population of about 32,392. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Terrebonne Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Houma.
For someone considering a move to Houma, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.