What are the schools like in Houma, LA?

Houma is served primarily by Terrebonne Parish. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Houma?

The median household income in Houma, LA is $56,823 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Houma, LA?

Houma has an average high temperature of 63.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.4 inches.

Houma, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Houma, LA affordable or expensive?

Houma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Houma is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,100 and the median rent is $910 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Houma, LA?

Houma has a violent crime rate of 830.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4080.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Houma, LA a Good Place to Live?

Houma is a small city of 33,094 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $56,823 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Houma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Houma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Houma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Houma's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Houma costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Houma, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,823	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Houma's violent crime rate is 830.2 per 100,000 residents — 118% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

830.2 /100k

Property Crime

4080.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Houma is served primarily by Terrebonne Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Houma, LA	National Avg
School District	Terrebonne Parish	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Houma sees average highs of 63.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 65.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Houma, LA
Average High — January	63.9°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	65.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Houma, LA	National Avg
Population	33,094	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bayou Cane, LA 4 mi Bayou Blue, LA 4 mi Presquille, LA 4 mi Bourg, LA 6 mi Gray, LA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Houma

Houma, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

70363 70360

Houma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houma, LA affordable or expensive?

Houma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Houma roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $199,100 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Houma, LA?

Houma's violent crime rate is 830.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4080.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Houma?

Public schools in Houma are operated by Terrebonne Parish. The district has 15 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Houma, LA a good place to live?

Houma, LA has a population of 33,094, a median household income of $56,823, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Houma?

Houma averages 63.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Houma?

Houma, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 70363, 70360.

What is the population of Houma?

The population of Houma, Louisiana is 33,094 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Houma?

Key numbers for living in Houma: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $199,100, median household income $56,823, crime index 209 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Houma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.