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Houma, LA vs Huntsville, TX

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Are people in Huntsville older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Huntsville is 5.0 years younger than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Huntsville or Houma?
- Huntsville housing costs are 57.2% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Huntsville or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Huntsville is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Houma.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

Things to do in Huntsville?
Huntsville, Texas sits within Walker County featuring numerous recreational sites combining with employment opportunities at Sam Houston State University plus food spots including Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen.

 Houma, LAHuntsville, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,446329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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Reviews for Huntsville    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I live and huntsville and I was born in huntsville I have lived here for most of my life and I am only  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up about an hour from here and when I moved back the job market led me toward Conroe but the cost of living made it worth the commute to and from Huntsville.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Huntsville, Texas is the home of Sam Houston State University, a small state-funded university that boasts the likes of Dan Rather and Dana Andrews as alumni. The  More

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