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Houma, LA

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Experience centuries-old culture with modern flair

Suburban Scenic Historic Affordable Diverse Welcoming

Often regarded as the capital of deep bayou country, Houma (pronounced “home-uh”) is known for its strong Cajun roots and culture. Countless dance halls and restaurants pay homage to Houma’s Cajun culture in addition to a unique dialect, several distinct musical styles, and an annual, two-week-long Cajun Mardi Gras celebration.

Houma is also home to the United Houma Nation Native American tribe, which hosts plenty of cultural events on a regular basis as well. The natural environment is a critical component of life in Houma, which boasts more than 2,500 square miles of swamps and wetlands. Houma’s location on the Intracoastal Waterway positions the city as a gateway for many charter fishing expeditions, birding adventures, and swamp tours.

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See the swamps Louisiana is known for not far from Houma.

Downtown Houma is where most of the shops and restaurants are located.

Residents fill local events in Houma.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Houma, LA is $835 for a studio, $957 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houma has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$957/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$1,350/month
1,294 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Houma, LA is 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Houma is 16.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $835 - $1,405. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 20.1% less for utilities, and 0.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mulberry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

768 Students

Acadian Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

617 Students

Broadmoor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

612 Students

Oakshire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

571 Students

Grand Caillou Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

400 Students

Bayou Blue Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

424 Students

Evergreen Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

699 Students

Oaklawn Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

587 Students

Grand Caillou Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

318 Students

Houma Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

729 Students

Terrebonne High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,386 Students

Ellender Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

868 Students

School For Exceptional Children

Public

Grades PK-12

28 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.