Living in Houma
Houma is a large place in Louisiana, United States, home to 34,287 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 11%, #780 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 20%, #2,397 of 12,111), low-income households (top 31%, #2,953 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Houma
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 15 min and sets around 0:09; in late June it sets around 3:06.
How Houma ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 23 | #11,064 of 11,898 | #93 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #2,953 of 9,771 | #34 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,759 of 8,006 | #66 of 110 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #5,790 of 6,237 | #57 of 83 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,687 of 9,474 | #23 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,958 of 9,474 | #32 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,126 of 10,762 | #21 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #780 of 7,271 | #2 of 108 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #6,216 of 8,006 | #87 of 110 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,397 of 12,111 | #6 of 199 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 40 | #5,191 of 7,271 | #48 of 108 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #8,008 of 9,474 | #58 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,735 of 18,063 | #9 of 316 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,829 of 16,523 | #108 of 277 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,720 of 18,063 | #78 of 316 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #7,470 of 16,523 | #37 of 277 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,570 of 21,167 | #45 of 369 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,089 of 12,111 | #2 of 199 | Map |
| Coastal living | 54 | #5,911 of 6,413 | #106 of 127 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #8,210 of 12,111 | #77 of 199 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bayou Cane 4 km
- Gray (Louisiana) 13 km
- Schriever 18 km
- Raceland (Louisiana) 19 km
- Thibodaux 24 km
- Bayou Boeuf 33 km
- Larose 33 km
- Chackbay 33 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.