Houma, LA vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 101). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 31,733 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+0.6 |
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
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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