The Lakes vs Southern Estates

Houma, LA Neighborhood Comparison

The Lakes' median sale price is $395k, about $57k (17%) more than Southern Estates' $338k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026; Redfin, Apr–Jun 2026).

Neighborhood A
The Lakes
$395k median
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Neighborhood B
Southern Estates
$338k median
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The Lakes
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Southern Estates
$395k
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Median Price
$338k
The Lakes
Median Price
100%
Southern Estates
Median Price
86%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Lakes or Southern Estates more expensive?

The Lakes has a median home price of $395k and Southern Estates is $338k. Southern Estates is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — The Lakes or Southern Estates?

The Lakes has no school rating on file and Southern Estates has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

The Lakes has no Walk Score on file. Southern Estates has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.