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Prairieville, LA vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Prairieville?
- The Median Age in Houma is 0.6 years older than in Prairieville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Prairieville?
- Houma housing costs are 43.6% less expensive than Prairieville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Prairieville?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Prairieville.

Things to do in Prairieville?
Prairieville LA lies just south of Baton Rouge filled with fun attractions that cater to all types whether its going on an airboat adventure near Manchac Swamp or enjoying some bowling at nearby All Star Lanes.

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.

 Prairieville, LAHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$104,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$288,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.67  Unlock26.38
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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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