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Compare Houma to Metairie
This post compares Houma, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Houma (city) | Metairie (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,784 | 144,822 |
| Income (median) | $41,489 | $44,683 |
| Home Value (median) | $153,000 | $223,000 |
| White | 65% | 81% |
| Black | 25% | 10% |
| Asian | 0% | 3% |
| With Kids | 33% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 40 |
| Rentals | 37% | 38% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Houma or Metairie?
A: Houma has a much smaller population count than Metairie: 33784 compared with 144822 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Houma or in Metairie?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Houma.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Houma or Metairie?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Houma.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Metairie does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 37% for Houma versus 38% for Metairie.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Houma may include: Slidell, Bayou-Cane, and Bossier-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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