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Petal, MS vs Houma, LA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Petal?
- Houma housing costs are 13.6% less expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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.

 Petal, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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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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