The Town FilesHouma, Louisiana
City in Terrebonne Parish · population 33,406 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,900
- Household income
- $58,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 34.9
Houma is a city of 33,406 people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $205,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more seaside character than 95% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 88% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 87% of Louisiana towns.
How Houma ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Houma is worth $205,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $58,194, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,058 a month. 72.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Houma | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $887 |
| Median household income | $58,194 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Houma
| People | Houma | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Houma
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 43.5°F. About 65.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Houma since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 21, 1957 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 12, 2008.
Severe weather in Terrebonne Parish since 1996
Terrebonne Parish has been included in 53 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish had 47,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,320 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Houma itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Houma
24 public schools with 12,085 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | 9-12 | 1,413 | 18.8 |
| Ellender Memorial High School | 9-12 | 883 | 18.8 |
| Mulberry Elementary School | PK-6 | 798 | 17.3 |
| Houma Junior High School | 7-8 | 750 | 16.3 |
| Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School | PK-6 | 674 | 17.3 |
| Evergreen Junior High School | 7-8 | 665 | 15.8 |
| Acadian Elementary School | PK-4 | 627 | 16.5 |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | PK-6 | 594 | 14.5 |
| Oakshire Elementary School | PK-6 | 588 | 15.9 |
| Oaklawn Middle School | 5-8 | 583 | 13.3 |
| Lisa Park Elementary School | PK-6 | 583 | 16.2 |
| Southdown Elementary School | PK-6 | 546 | 16.5 |
Towns near Houma
- Bayou Cane, LA4.1 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
- Bayou Blue, LA4.4 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Presquille, LA4.4 mi · 1,703 people · home $272,100
- Bourg, LA5.7 mi · 2,375 people · home $170,500
- Gray, LA8.2 mi · 5,518 people · home $139,400
- Lockport Heights, LA11.0 mi · 1,171 people · home $322,700
- Raceland, LA11.1 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Chauvin, LA11.5 mi · 2,575 people · home $99,600
Houma questions
Is Houma, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Houma scores better for retirees than 25% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 21%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Houma?
The median owner-occupied home in Houma is valued at $205,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,194, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,058 a month.
What is the weather like in Houma?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Houma get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Houma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 21, 1957. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)