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Community on the rise in Houma Heights
Houma Heights is separated from downtown Houma by the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through Terrebonne Parish’s largest city and seat. Previously a downtrodden section of town, the neighborhood got the spotlight from the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development in 2020 when it was dubbed the Houma Heights Cultural District. The office aims to redevelop key areas and transform them into spots where the community can gather and nourish its local roots. “It’s a lower-income area, so the administration is trying to revitalize it,” says Anne Picou, cultural enrichment administrator for Terrebonne Parish Government’s Quality of Life branch. “The east side really took a hit from 2008 on, when oil and gas went defunct. But that area has potential.”
Houma Heights is primed for development, with many vacant lots.
Shotgun shacks are readily available throughout Houma Heights.
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Houma Heights Cultural District Park
Beneath the overpass on East Main Street, a walking trail winds along the banks of Bayou Terrebonne, forming the Houma Heights Cultural District Park, home of the Louisiana Blackberry Festival. Plans are underway to add a dog park and amphitheater. Across the bayou and the Houma Twin Bridges, the Downtown Marina features a playground and docks where recreational boaters can launch their watercraft.
Houma Heights is a small neighborhood on the east side of the city.
The Downtown Marina near Houma Heights is a popular place to hang out.
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Louisiana Blackberry Festival in May
Every May, the Louisiana Blackberry Festival celebrates the spring harvest in Houma Heights. Live music, kids activities, and blackberry-themed food and beverages bring energy to the single-day event. Proceeds benefit the Houma Shrine Club and The Hello Foundation. MacDonell Children’s Services, a group home for children in need, co-hosts the celebration and operates from the northwestern corner of the neighborhood.
Shotgun houses and space to build
Houma Heights is primarily residential, with homes making up nearly 90 percent of properties in the area. Shotgun houses and cottages with clapboard siding populate the streets. Some have been updated within the last few years, while others are waiting for renovations. “Some of those houses have a lot of curb appeal; they just haven’t had the TLC over the years,” Picou says. Lots typically measure under a quarter acre, and while some include driveways, others require street parking. In the northern section of the neighborhood, paved sidewalks make it easier to get around, but no pedestrian bridge connects the area to downtown Houma. Vacant lots in Houma Heights might cost $20,000 to $50,000, while cottages and shotgun-style homes sell for $100,000 to $200,000.
A line of cottages with small, unadorned front yards on Maxine St in Houma Heights.
A shotgun shack with a front porch on Sylvia St in Houma Heights.
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A fresh start at Acadian Elementary School
Until the 2024-25 school year, students started at Honduras Elementary School just outside the neighborhood. Now that the school closed, Acadian Elementary School is the first stop for students, followed by Oaklawn Middle School and Ellender Memorial High School. All the schools have a Niche grade of B and are located a short drive south of Houma Heights.
Acadian Elementary School serves Houma Heights' youngest learners.
Oaklawn Junior High School gets a B from Niche and covers grades 6-8.
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Hopping to downtown Houma
Houma Heights is about 1 mile from Terrebonne General Health System as well as restaurants like 531 Liberty Café in downtown Houma. From there, it’s easy to hop on Louisiana Highway 182, which connects to U.S. Route 90 for the 45-mile drive to New Orleans and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Though the hospital and downtown area are technically within walking distance, the only pedestrian access is via Tunnel Boulevard and the Houma Intracoastal Waterway Tunnel just south of the neighborhood. The Good Earth Transit public bus system serves downtown Houma and Chabert Medical Center but doesn’t stop in Houma Heights.
531 Liberty Cafe is just across the river from Houma Heights and has bistro food and drinks.
Grand Caillou Rd Connects Houma Heights to the rest of Houma.
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Beer, birria and bargains on Grand Caillou Road
At the junction of East Main Street, Grand Caillou Road is flanked by two bars: Intracoastal Club and Larussa’s Lounge. From the outside, Intracoastal Club is a long, tan building with just a few ground-floor windows, but inside, the bar, dance floor and pool tables are bathed in the glow of multicolored lights. At Larussa’s Lounge, patrons shoot darts or gather at the outdoor bar while sipping cold beer. Down the road, Taqueria Michoacana slings tacos and birria from a tiny red shack with plenty of parking nearby. Thrift store Hope Treasures is on the other side of the parking lot, and Dollar General is right across the street. Rouses Market, also on Grand Caillou Road, is the closest grocery store.
Taqueria Michoacama is the only restaurant in Houma Heights, serving up tacos and more.
Lumiere Blues and Jazz Bistro isn't far and features regular performances.
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Hurricane risk in Houma
Hurricane season runs from June through November, intensifying the risk of flooding and wind damage. Hurricane Ida ravaged the city when it landed in 2021, and neighborhoods like Houma Heights are still recovering.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Houma Heights
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Houma Heights, Houma sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Houma Heights, Houma over the last 12 months is $103,500, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
899
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,227
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,968
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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