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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Oxford, MS vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Oxford?
- The Median Age in Houma is 8.6 years older than in Oxford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Oxford?
- Houma housing costs are 44.8% less expensive than Oxford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Oxford?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oxford.

Things to do in Oxford?
Oxford, MS - Oxford is a city in Lafayette County, Mississippi United States. It is the home of the University of Mississippi and is known for its vibrant culture, diverse economy and historic architecture. The city has warm summers, mild winters and abundant recreational activities.

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.

 Oxford, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$51,096  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$294,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.48  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews
M · 
Oxford Insight
Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Diane · Oxford, MS
Living in Oxford
Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Neil · Oxford, MS
very quiet
Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration 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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