Houma, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 12,422 housing units in Houma.
This represents a 8.2% growth from 11,476 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 12,330 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 92 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Houma is about 68%.
Houma's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.1%.
Average household size is 2.72 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Houma were built after 1966.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.90% |
| One Bedroom | 12.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 46.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $82,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $57,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $389 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.30% |
| Debt Free | 46.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.5% |
