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Houma, LA — ZIP 70363

Population: 24,127 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70363 (Houma, LA) is $128,092 — down 11.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,267/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$128,092

Median home value

-11.8%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$128,092
1-year appreciation
-11.8%
3-year appreciation
-12.6%
5-year appreciation
-20.2%
10-year appreciation
-17.5%
All-time peak (2020-10)
$175,134
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$145,000
Median list price
$157,000
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
-5.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,267/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Acadian Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School, Ellender Memorial High School, Grand Caillou Elementary School, Honduras Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Shipyard (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
66.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
77
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
176

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,312
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (39 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-976 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$541
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,625
Average weekly wage
$1,199
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70363State medianUS median
Median home value$128,092$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$145,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,267/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$541$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70363?
$128,092.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70363?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70363?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70363?
Typical rent: $1,267/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70363?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is ZIP 70363 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70363?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70363?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70363?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Delta Shipyard, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 70363?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70363 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70363?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70363?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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