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Newark, NJ vs Houma, LA

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- The average commute for residents of Houma is 12.7% shorter than it is for residents of Newark.
- 46.5% fewer residents of Houma work from home compared to residents of Newark.
 Newark, NJHouma, LAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Newark, NJHouma, LAUnited States
 Auto (alone)52.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit21.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk5.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Newark, NJHouma, LAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock20.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.20.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.5%2.9%
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews
Bryan · Artondale, WA
Living in Houma
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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Kelly · Houma, LA
Southern boredom
Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Walter · Houma, LA
Climate
Over 17 years ago

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

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