
1211 Goode St
Houma, LA 70360
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Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$169,500median sale price
The median home sale price in Houma, LA is $169,500, down 26.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 75 days with 132 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Houma, LA is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 75 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
29
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
75
Average pace
Active listings
132
4.6 months supply
Sale-to-list
96.6%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $169,500 |
| Median list price | $170,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -26.3% |
| Average days on market | 75 days |
| Active inventory | 132 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $117/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 29 |
| New listings (latest month) | 27 |
| Listings with a price cut | 31.8% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Houma, LA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $184,000 | $121/sq ft | 26 | 95 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $88,000 | $114/sq ft | 2 | 228 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Houma housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $169,500. Prices have fallen 26.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 75 days on market, indicating 4.6 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 3.5x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 132 homes listed for sale in Houma, Louisiana. The median listing price is $170K. Featured listings range from $49,900 to $450,000.

Houma, LA 70360
Shane Robichaux · CENTURY 21 Action Realty Inc

Houma, LA 70363
Debbie Chauvin · Real Estate Express

Houma, LA 70360
Shirin Nail/ Cynthia Pellegrin · Good Earth Realty, Inc.

Houma, LA 70360
Megan Polk · KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY BAYOU P

Houma, LA 70364
Shelly Arceneaux · KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY BAYOU P

Houma, LA 70360
Cade Blanchard · CHT Group Real Estate, LLC

Houma, LA 70360
Briana Sullivan · Good Earth Realty, Inc.

Houma, LA 70363
Kandy Theriot · The Realty Group of South Loui

Houma, LA 70364
Saun Sullivan · Cicero Realty, LLC

Houma, LA 70360
Compass Destrehan (LATT21)

Houma, LA 70360
Bonnie Smith · COLDWELL BANKER LARUSSA REAL ESTATE

Houma, LA 70360
Shirin Nail/ Cynthia Pellegrin · Good Earth Realty, Inc.
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Active listings
132
Homes on market
Median list price
$170K
Avg. days on market
75
Days until sale
New this week
27
Newly listed
Population
32,760
Median income
$54,637/yr
Median age
35.1 years
Owner-occupied
69.4%
College grads
23.0%
Avg commute
19.9 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$189,831
Zillow rent index
$1,308/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
12.1x
Price-to-income
3.5x
Source: Zillow Research
Houma is a community of approximately 33K residents with a median age of 35.1 years.The median household income is $54,637, which represents a working-class community with solid middle-income opportunities. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a mixed educational demographic.
Homeownership rates are at 69.4%, reflecting strong community stability and long-term resident commitment. The average commute time is 19.9 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Houma offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
24 schools tracked · 12,085 students
The largest public schools serving Houma, LA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Terrebonne High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,413 students
Ellender Memorial High School
Grades 9-12 · 883 students
Mulberry Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 798 students
Houma Junior High School
Grades 7-8 · 750 students
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 674 students
Evergreen Junior High School
Grades 7-8 · 665 students
Acadian Elementary School
Grades PK-4 · 627 students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 594 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Houma, the price-to-rent ratio of 12.1x suggests potential rental yield opportunity, making the market attractive for income-focused investors. The market has softened 26.3% year-over-year, potentially creating entry opportunities for strategic buyers.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Houma's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Houma's median home price.
The median home sale price in Houma is $169,500, down 26.3% from last year.
Homes typically spend 75 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $54,637 per year.
With 4.6 months of supply, Houma is currently a leaning buyer's.
There are currently 132 homes listed for sale in Houma, LA.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Houma is $189,831, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Houma, LA is $88,000, compared to $184,000 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Houma, LA is $184,000 (about $121 per square foot).
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