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Houma, LA vs Jefferson, LA

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Are people in Jefferson older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Jefferson is 6.7 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jefferson or Houma?
- Jefferson housing costs are 46.3% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jefferson or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Jefferson is 0.7 minutes shorter 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 Jefferson?
Jefferson is located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana with a population 6671 according to the most recent United States Census Bureau estimate (as per July 2020). Its downtown district houses several attractions including Mardi Gras statues created by local artisans and galleries containing works from regional artists all housed within restored 19th century buildings.

 Houma, LAJefferson, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,500329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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 Jefferson    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

New Orleans Metro area is still coming back after Katrina! An area called Old Jefferson (near where the Causeway meets the Mississippi River) was not flooded by Katrina,  More

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