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Houma, LA vs Riviera Beach, FL

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Are people in Riviera Beach older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Riviera Beach is 1.1 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Riviera Beach or Houma?
- Riviera Beach housing costs are 115.4% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Riviera Beach or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Riviera Beach is 0.1 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 Riviera Beach?
Riviera Beach FL lies right along Florida’s sunny coastline within Palm Beach County offering guests public sandy beaches peaceful seawater lagoon perfect those who seek ultimate serenity

 Houma, LARiviera Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,301329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 8 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 17 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Riviera Beach    1 Reviews

Over 21 years ago

This website info about Riviera Beach, FL is a little misleading. There are subsections of Riviera Beach ie. Singer Island and Palm Shores that are 95% White. Singer  More

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