Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Houma
Houma, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$976
Population
31,086
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Experience centuries-old culture with modern flair
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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.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,246
Average: $72,460
Education
5,092
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,665
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Houma has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Houma, LA is $810 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $1,132 for two bedrooms, and $1,435 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houma has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
670 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Houma, LA is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Houma is 18.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $810 - $1,435. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 19.8% less for utilities, and 4.5% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Houma, LA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
768 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Grand Caillou Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
699 Students
Public
Grades K-8
587 Students
Public
Grades K-8
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,386 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
868 Students
School For Exceptional Children
Public
Grades PK-12
28 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.