Market Data

How Many Full-Service Restaurants Are in Houma, LA? (2026 Data)

Houma, LA · pop. 198,672 100 full-service restaurants in this metro — 50.3 per 100,000 residents
50.3per 100k here
71.5typical U.S. metro
-30%vs. typical metro
Market verdict underserved Fewer full-service restaurants per capita than most U.S. metros — room for a well-marketed restaurant to win share.

Full-Service Restaurants per 100,000 residents

Houma, LA50.3Typical U.S. metro71.5U.S. average76.8

Saturation vs. all 387 U.S. metros

Houma · #30Least saturated (opportunity)Most saturated

Houma ranks #30 of 387 — more open than 92% of U.S. metros.

What the data says about the Houma full-service restaurants market

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there are 100 full-service restaurants serving the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA area (population 198,672) — 50.3 per 100,000 residents. That's -30% below the typical U.S. metro (71.5 per 100k), making Houma more saturated than 8% of the 387 metros we track.

For context, the national average is 76.8 per 100k — higher than the typical metro because dense urban areas pull it up. The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA population grew -4% from 2020 to 2023, a signal of flat local demand.

Should you open a restaurant in Houma?

The numbers favor it. Houma has fewer full-service restaurants per capita than 92% of U.S. metros, paired with -4% population growth — rising demand against below-average competition. The catch: opportunity on paper still has to be captured with real marketing.

How to win the Houma market with AI

Market data tells you the playing field. Winning it is about marketing — and that's where most full-service restaurants leave money on the table. Here's the high-ROI playbook:

  • Own local search. Optimize your Google Business Profile and local SEO so you show up in the map pack for "restaurant near me."
  • Capture every lead. Most restaurants miss 20–30% of calls. AI call capture turns those into booked customers.
  • Compound with reviews and content. Use AI to systematize reviews, follow-up, and local content.

See the full playbook for your industry: AI marketing for full-service restaurants.

Houma full-service restaurants market — FAQ

How many full-service restaurants are there in Houma, LA?

There are 100 full-service restaurants in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA area — about 50.3 per 100,000 residents.

Is Houma, LA a good place to open a restaurant?

Houma ranks #30 of 387 U.S. metros by full-service restaurants per capita (underserved). With 50.3 per 100,000 residents and -4.0% population growth since 2020, it's an opening for a well-marketed restaurant.

Is the Houma full-service restaurants market saturated?

Houma has 50.3 full-service restaurants per 100,000 residents versus a U.S. median of 71.5 — underserved, more saturated than 8% of U.S. metros.

How fast is Houma, LA growing?

The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro population grew -4.0% from 2020 to 2023, to about 198,672 residents.

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