Austin, MN vs Houma, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Austin

83.9

#10 nationally

vs

Houma

79

#147 nationally

Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 13.1). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 19.9 min). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $56,823).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, MN Houma, LA
WhereAtHome Score 83.9 (#10) 79 (#147)
Population 26,171 31,733
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,110 $189,195
Median Household Income $61,667 $56,823
Average Commute 17 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 37 40
Crime Level 5.2 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.5 R+51.8
Austin, MN
B
83.9 Score

Austin, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$193,110

Population

26,171

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

37

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Houma, LA
C+
79 Score

Houma, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$189,195

Population

31,733

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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