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Pineville, LA vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Pineville?
- The Median Age in Houma is 1.5 years older than in Pineville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Pineville?
- Houma housing costs are 8.5% less expensive than Pineville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Pineville?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pineville.

Things to do in Pineville?
Pineville, LA is a small rural town situated south of Alexandria along bayou Rapides near Kisatchie National Forest. Pineville features both natural attractions like Cane River Lake National Heritage Area and historic sites like Fort Randolph as well as spots for outdoor recreation such as trails for hiking and biking and parks for birdwatching.

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.

 Pineville, LAHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$44,732  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$177,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pineville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Pineville-Alexandria is a metro area of roughly 75K, which feels smaller than it actually is. The people and relative lack of culture and stores you'd normally find in  More

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Pineville, Love it or Leave it. My family moved from the country to Pineville in 1960. Took a while but got used to living in town and love it. Moved away for a short  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in this area for over half of my life. Other than the zoo, a small mall, a movie theater, and a bowling alley, there is nothing to do! You have to drive 4  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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