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Walking distance to downtown Houma
Since Hurricane Ida struck in 2021, Houma has been rebuilding. The Louisiana city of 30,000 has seen a recent resurgence in its downtown area, where brewpubs and bistros line the banks of Bayou Terrebonne. That energy and resilience is spilling over into nearby neighborhoods like North Houma. The Intracoastal Waterway flows along the neighborhood’s eastern edge before intersecting the bayou at the Downtown Marina, one of many spots buoyed by recent reinvigoration efforts. Although the bayou forms a natural border between North Houma and downtown, nearby bridges keep the neighborhood mere steps from the Terrebonne General Health System and the buzz of West Main Street. “They’re refurbishing downtown Houma, so you’re within walking distance of all that,” says Dana Theriot, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners. “And the homes tend to hold a little more value.”
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Starter and shotgun-style homes
Unlike the downtown area across the bayou, North Houma is primarily residential, featuring a mix of homes dating to the mid-20th century. However, the market in this area is sluggish. Homes tend to languish on the market for over 100 days, more than twice the national average of 44. Shotgun-style and starter homes typically cost $100,000 to $250,000; some vacant lots or investment properties might be priced from $20,000 to $100,000. The average lot measures under a quarter acre, with patches of lawn and paved driveways. Sidewalks border most streets, making for an easy walk downtown.
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Down at Downtown Marina
Houma residents and recreational boaters enjoy safe harbor at the Downtown Marina. Fuel services aren't far, and the landscaped park features a walking track where boaters can stretch their sea legs. Cool statues and a creative playground appeal to younger visitors, too. A short walk down Park Avenue leads to the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, a celebration of the bayou’s influence on local culture. The museum hosts live Cajun bands on Tuesday afternoons and is popular for school field trips. Maple Avenue Park features a central location and plenty of open space for running around or relaxing, with shady trees, picnic tables and swings. Farther north, the winding exercise path at Glenn F. Pope Memorial Park is a good place to run laps or take an afternoon stroll.
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Learning at Legion Park Elementary
Legion Park Elementary is conveniently located in the center of the neighborhood, within walking distance of most homes west of New Orleans Boulevard. Niche gives the elementary school a B-minus. Houma Junior High School is a short drive away on St. Charles Street and earns a B-plus. Terrebonne High School, also on St. Charles Street within a quarter mile of the junior high, also gets a B-plus.
Baby backs at Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie
North Houma residents are steps away from the festivals that spice up the downtown area throughout the year. One of Louisiana’s largest Mardi Gras celebrations brings parades, marching bands and colorful beads to the streets alongside Bayou Terrebonne. The Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie, held in March, centers around a pork barbecue. In October, folks dressed in muumuus compete in the Maw Maw Walker Stroll’s costume contest.
A short walk to Downtown Houma
Downtown Houma is less than a mile away and accessible via several bridges, most of which have sidewalks to make the trip easier for pedestrians. Terrebonne General Health System sits on the other side of New Orleans Bridge near the Intracoastal Waterway, and downtown offers a variety of dining and drinking opportunities. The bridge is part of New Orleans Boulevard, which leads north to U.S. Route 90 for the best route to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 45 miles away. The Barataria Avenue Bridge takes pedestrians to the Main Bus Terminal of Houma, the primary hub for Good Earth Transit system buses.
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Gator bites at Bayou Star Café
Park Avenue winds alongside Bayou Terrebonne and is punctuated by several casual dining spots. The Pit Stop advertises “your breakfast after dark,” serving its signature build-your-own hash and three-egg omelets all day. Cajun specialties like gator bites, crawfish étouffée and shrimp and oyster po’boys are on the menu at Bayou Star Café. Time Stop convenience store sells ice and sundries right up the road. Hunters can take freshly harvested venison to Mickey Browns Hot Tamales and Deer Processing on Bergeron Street to be deboned and vacuum-packed. For groceries, ALDI and Walmart Supercenter are about a mile away, and Downtown Marina hosts a farmers market on the first Saturday of every month.
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Hurricane risk in Houma
Homes in Houma are prone to flooding and wind damage, especially during hurricane season, which runs from June through November. With Bayou Terrebonne and the Intracoastal Waterway as its borders, North Houma carries an especially high flood risk.
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Parks in this Area
Glenn F. Pope Memorial Park
Maple Avenue Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Houma
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Houma Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Houma, Houma sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North Houma, Houma over the last 12 months is $165,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Seller is Offering $6,500 in closing costs and pre paid items with an acceptable offer!! Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that perfectly blends classic charm with modern upgrades. This 2,772 sq ft residence spans two stories and showcases the beauty of its original wood floors, preserved to maintain its timeless character. Renovated in 2022, the home offers a seamless fusion
This home has a lot to offer for the very reasonable price. A lovely large lot with shade trees, a detached storage, and a circular floor plan. Inside you'll find a dine in kitchen with a lovely living room space, two bedrooms and a adjoining bathroom with double sink.Transferable flood in the amount of $1,168.00 per year
So much fabulous space under one roof!!! Did you see the price? Upgrades on this home have been started, but seller ran out of steam. This is your opportunity to the lesser amount of money in to finish the work. Located on the quietest part of Maple Street, you will have your large home and serenity right in down town Houma. Come out and see all that this big beauty has to offer.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,980
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,434
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,828
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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