Here's what it costs to live in Houma, Louisiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month, while the typical home is valued around $205,900. Households earn a median of $58,194 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$58,194
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,058
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$205,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$760
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$904
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,102
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,330
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
32,392
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,048
Per month
Avg Home Value
$169,650
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Houma?
The cost of living index for Houma is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Houma?
The median gross rent in Houma is $1,058 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Houma?
The median household income in Houma is $58,194 per year.
What is the median home value in Houma?
The median home value in Houma is $205,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Houma?
Air quality data for Houma is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Houma?
Tax data for Louisiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
