Houma, LA Housing Market

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Houma, LA is a cooling market — favorable for buyers.

  • •Prices have declined 5.2% — a strong buyer's market with room to negotiate.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 11.1 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$175,246

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-5.2%

Price change

5-Year Change

-14.1%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,317/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

953

For sale

State Avg

$208,930

Louisiana

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Houma, LA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,317/mo

Rent YoY Change

+4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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