$212,703Average Value$134Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Building a brighter future in Downtown Houma
As the seat of Terrebonne Parish, Houma is home to about 30,000 people. Its downtown area features a colorful main street with eclectic restaurants offering a dose of Cajun culture. West Main Street runs parallel to Bayou Terrebonne, serving as downtown’s main artery while pumping energy into the network of cafés and bistros. Terrebonne General Health System, Houma’s biggest hospital, presides over the neighborhood, bordered by the bayou and the Intracoastal Waterway. Though Hurricane Ida ravaged parts of the city in 2021, downtown Houma retains the hallmark joie de vivre of Cajun culture. “We have a good little gumbo starting in the downtown area,” says Anne Picou, cultural enrichment administrator for Terrebonne Parish Government’s Quality of Life branch.
Downtown Houma is centered around Courthouse Oaks, where residents can enjoy urban nature.
Downtown Houma is a hub, where many of the shops and restaurants can be found.
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Cozy cottages and renovated historic bungalows
Sidewalks connect the residential streets in downtown Houma, making this one of the city’s more pedestrian-friendly areas. Residential homes make up just a third of the property mix and cluster together on lots measuring under a quarter acre. Some date to the first half of the 20th century, while others were built in the 1950s or ’60s. Most properties include enough driveway space for a single vehicle, but cars are often parked along the streets. Cottages and shotgun-style homes with narrow front porches are standard, fetching prices from $150,000 to $250,000. Renovated historic bungalows might cost $700,000 to $800,000.
A shotgun and cottage style home on School St in Downtown Houma.
A cottage with an elegant front porch and some tropical plants out front.
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Bayou Terrebonne Distillers and craft beer
Days begin with coffee and powdered beignets from Downtown Jeaux, egg sandwiches at New York Bagel Houma of Cinn of a Biscuits from the Buttery Crumb. A selection of salads, sandwiches and burgers make 531 Liberty Café an enticing lunch spot. At Spigots Brew Pub on Barrow Street, a rotating list of seasonal brews accompanies the roster of craft beers on tap. Around the corner, warm earth-and-jewel tones welcome diners to Cristiano Ristorante, an Italian eatery specializing in house-made pasta and chargrilled steaks. Lumiere Blues & Jazz Bistro offers waterside seating, an eclectic menu and live music. Folks can stop by Bayou Terrebonne Distillers on West Main Street for bottles of Good Earth Straight Bourbon or Hard Scrabble Silver Rum. Lafayette Grocery is conveniently located just outside the downtown area, and the Walmart Supercenter off West Tunnel Boulevard offers a bigger selection.
Check out Spigots Brew Pub, a sports bar and brew pup on Barrow St.
The Liberty Cafe serves up a variety of tasty lunch and dinner options.
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Launching from Downtown Marina
Three blocks south of Terrebonne General, Shady Oak Park sits tucked within a grove of billowing trees. Ample parking is available at the corner of Wood and Center Streets behind the Houma Municipal Auditorium. At the confluence of Bayou Terrebonne and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Downtown Marina serves Houma residents and recreational boaters with water access, sculptures and a playground to amuse the kids. The marina hosts a popular farmers market on the first Saturday of every month. Local actors put their talents on display at Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, a small performing arts theater that hosts four plays and a musical every season.
The Downtown Marina is a popular spot to walk or fish and part of the Bayou Terrebonne river.
The Bayou Terrebonne runs right through Downtown Houma, with walking paths on either side.
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Starting out at Southdown Elementary
Kids attend schools located about a mile from the downtown area. The first is Southdown Elementary School, which receives a B from Niche. Then comes Houma Junior High School, which earns a B-plus. Terrebonne High School also receives a B-plus. Downtown Houma is also home to two private academic institutions, St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School and St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, both unrated by Niche.
Southdown Elementary School gets a B from Niche.com and serves Downtown Houma's youngest kids.
Many of the area schools funnel into Terrebonne High School, which gets a B+ from Niche.
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Muumuus at the Maw Maw Walker Stroll
Downtown Houma hosts events inviting neighbors to gather on Main Street to celebrate local culture and heritage. Houma’s Mardi Gras celebration is one of the largest in Louisiana, featuring colorful parades, marching bands, King Cake and beads galore. In March, Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie features a pork barbecue, live music and a white bean cookoff. Locally made art takes center stage during the White Boot Stroll, a block party held on the last Saturday in May. October’s Maw Maw Walker Stroll is a costume contest in the spirit of the Red Dress Run in New Orleans, with entrants dressed in muumuus. The Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Festival is another fun family-friendly event featuring pups dressed in their scariest or silliest costumes.
Highway 182 to New Orleans
From West Main Street near the hospital, it’s easy to hop on Louisiana Highway 182, also known as New Orleans Boulevard, which connects to U.S. Route 90 for the 45-mile trip to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport or the 60-mile journey into New Orleans. Highway 24 runs parallel to Bayou Terrebonne and provides the best route to Thibodaux, 18 miles north. The Bus Transfer Terminal for the Good Earth Transit system sits at the corner of West Main Street and Barataria Avenue, allowing riders to access multiple destinations throughout the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metropolitan area.
Houma’s hurricane risk
When Hurricane Ida struck in 2021, it demolished large swaths of coastal Louisiana, including parts of downtown Houma. “We took a hard hit for Ida,” Picou says. “We had some areas that had to be demolished because only half the building was there.” The risk of flooding and wind damage is severe, particularly during the hurricane season from June through November.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Houma
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Houma, Houma sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Houma, Houma over the last 12 months is $208,833, up 30% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Check this unbelievable location! Right behind the Terrebonne General hospital, Next to the parking lot. Location would be great for a medical office build or rehab. Property Has a building that is damaged. Anybody going inside must sign a hold harmless prior to going inside. Only once in a way does this type of location become available.
Property is located in downtown Houma in close proximity to courthouse, post office, school, church, restaurants and one block off parade routes. New roof and sheetrock put on after Hurricane Ida.
Medically Zoned! Down town Houma one of the few vacant lots left. This lot is close to Terrebonne General Hospital and would be great for, Medical supply or office, office, residence, courtyard Home, storage building, warehouse or building. Close to Courthouse and Parish offices. Owners are licensed Real Estate Agents. Please call and lets get this done!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
615
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,184
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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