At a Glance
Median Income
$54,637
$35,553 per capita
Home Value
$207,900
Zillow: $187,728
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
641/100K
3,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.2% smoking rate
How Houma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Houma residents earn a median household income of $54,637 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,553. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,342 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houma is $207,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,728. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Houma reports 641 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,056/100K. The murder rate is 67.3/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Houma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houma has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32,760
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,637
Per Capita$35,553
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$7,139M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,900
Rent$1,011
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$187,728
Housing Units14,905
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent641/100K
Property3,056/100K
Murder67.3/100K
Assault535/100K
Burglary320/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain65.4 in/yr
Elevation43 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Houma was founded in 1834.
The median home in Houma was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.