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Houma, LA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Houma.

Population: 81,417 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Houma, LA is $195,238 — down 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,950 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,282/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,238

Typical home value

-5.2%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$195,238
1-year appreciation
-5.2%
3-year appreciation
-6.1%
5-year appreciation
-5.1%
10-year appreciation
+1.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$223,790
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$242,950
Median list price
$243,317
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
178
For-sale inventory
379
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
280
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
131 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,282/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$765/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$903/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,443/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish
Schools include
Evergreen Junior High School, Houma Junior High School, Mulberry Elementary School, Southdown Elementary School, Terrebonne High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5,157
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Shipyard (1.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
67.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,243

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (35 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Daneco Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
1
Hospitals include
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH, PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-976 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$873
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,872
Average weekly wage
$1,261
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HoumaState medianUS median
Typical home value$195,238$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$242,950$225,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,282/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$873$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Houma, LA?
$195,238.
What is the median sale price in Houma, LA?
$242,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Houma, LA?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Houma, LA?
Typical rent: $1,282/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Houma, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is Houma, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 5,157 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Houma, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Houma, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Houma, LA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Delta Shipyard, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Houma, LA?
22 schools (13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Houma, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Houma, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Houma, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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