Starting, Expanding, Relocating?
  Indicators Print
 
Houma-Terrebonne's economy is strong and healthy.  With a growing population and low unemployment rates, it's no wonder our workforce continues to grow and the real estate market holds strong.  Houma, being the retail hub of a four-parish area, has documented, soaring retail sales.
 
Average Sales Price for a Single Family Home
 
 
 
Average Household Income
 
The Average Sales Price for a Family Home statistic represents the average amount realtors sold a residenital property for within Terrebenne.
 
 
To browse the multiple listings in Terrebonne, please visit The Bayou Board of Realtors.
 
 
Houma - Terrebonne Apartment Vacancy Rates
 
With all of the business and industry booming in Terrebonne, Houma's apartment vacancy rates are the some of the lowest in history.  As of November of 2006, Houma-Terrebonne has a total of approximately 3,866 and a vacancy rate of less than 1 %. 
 
Apartment complexes are in short supply.  As more and more jobs become available, so will the demand for apartment complexes, townhomes, and affordable housing.
 
For more information of assistance when relocating to Terrebonne Parish, please call the Terrebonne Apartment Association at (985) 876-4830.
 
Total Hotel-Motel Tax Receipts
 
The Hotel and Motel Receipts statistic indicates the amount of taxes received by the parish for hotel and motel occupancy. Every time an individual pays for his or her room, a parish tax is assessed to that individual. This statistic is a good indicator of hotel and motel usage.  These statistics for the most recent months are illustrated in the table below and the statistics for the previous ten years are represented in the graph.
 
Hotel Motel Tax Receipts
 
 
Sales Tax Receipts
 
The collection of sales tax receipts are congruent with collection of Hotel and Motel Receipts.
 
 
 
Retail Sales Potential
 
A retail sales potential report indicates the total dollar amount spent by consumers on retail goods and services in the Houma-Terrebonne total retail area.  It's further broken down into sales distribution statistics by industries.  For a detailed look at this report, please read  Retail Sales Potential Detail.
 
Cost of Living Indices
 
Not only is Houma-Terrebonne "The Good Life" by name, but our cost of living allows us to live, work, and have fun affordably.  Refer to this Cost of Living Index for details. 
 
 
New Residential and Commercial Building Permits
 
The number of new residential and commercial building permits not only indicates the number of new home and business permits authorized by the local planning commission each year, but also provides a snapshot of the amount of growth for an area.
 
 
Houma-Terrebonne Unemployment Rates
 
There are many statistics that explain a great deal about a regions economy, but workforce stats arguably tell the most complete story.  Below are links to the most frequently requested labor statistics for Houma-Terrebonne.
 
Unemployment Rate Comparison
 
Unemployment Trends
 
Occupation TAble
 
 
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