Houma, LA vs St. Petersburg, FL
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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 17.0). St. Petersburg leads in median household income ($70,333 vs $56,823). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 31,733 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | R+5.2 |
C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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