Houma

Sugarwood, Houma Neighborhood

Zip Code 70360 offers a peaceful atmosphere with generally low traffic noise, creating a calm environment for residing. The neighborhood features a variety of single detached homes as well as large apartment buildings, with many properties constructed around 1987. Residents can find different housing sizes, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom options. Accessibility for vehicles is convenient, including easy parking options and straightforward travel throughout the area. While cycling infrastructure is limited, a few gentle slopes are present. The community provides a range of schooling options, both public and private, at elementary and secondary levels. Numerous supermarkets and pharmacies make daily necessities accessible.

Zip Code 70360 offers a relaxed environment. Zip Code 70360 is quiet overall, as the streets are quite peaceful - although there are still several louder areas, especially near the railway line or the airport (Huffaker Field).

Highlights of Sugarwood

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏊 Sugarwood Community Pool

A well‑maintained community swimming pool located centrally on Sugarwood Boulevard, fostering a family‑friendly atmosphere and serving as a gathering spot for neighborhood residents to cool off and socialize.

🚌 Proximity to Houma Junior High & Terrebonne High School

Located roughly two miles from Sugarwood, both Houma Junior High and Terrebonne High offer highly rated educational options, making Sugarwood especially desirable for families with school‑age children.

⚽ Nearby Bayou Black Community Center

Just a short drive from Sugarwood, the Bayou Black Community Center on Southdown Mandalay Road features playgrounds, a walking track, basketball and volleyball courts, and a splash‑park area, making it a prime recreational hub for residents.

🚧 Easy Access via Highway 311

Sugarwood's location just off Highway 311 connects residents directly to Houma’s main commercial corridors, shops, and services, offering both convenience and strong transportation options.

🌳 Walkable, Tree‑lined Streets

Characterized by shady sidewalks, mature palms and hardwoods, Sugarwood’s walkable streets provide a peaceful, scenic setting perfect for daily strolls and neighborhood camaraderie.

A Houma Neighborhood

This July in Sugarwood

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 18, 2026

Farmers Market for Local Farmers

Houma Airbase Park • 8:00 AM

A great opportunity for Sugarwood residents to buy fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods just a short drive away. It supports local farmers and provides a friendly morning out for families.

July 18, 2026

Junior Angler Day

Terrebonne Parish Main Library • 10:00 AM

An educational, fun-filled morning for children ages 6–12 to learn about fishing, aquatic ecosystems, and conservation—perfect for families in Sugarwood looking for free, local nature-focused activities.

July 26, 2026

Splishin’ & Splashin’ for a Purpose

The Music Cove, Houma • 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Family-friendly water safety benefit with live music, good food, and a chance to support children’s water safety awareness—an enjoyable, charitable outing for locals in Sugarwood.

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July 30, 2026

Southdown Summer Social

Southdown Plantation & Museum • 6:00 PM

An elegant summer evening with live music, food, and cocktails set in a historic venue—ideal for adults in Sugarwood wanting a stylish local night out in support of cultural heritage.

July 4, 2026

Good Earth 4th of July Festival

Bayou Country Sports Park, Houma • 2:00 PM–9:00 PM

A lively, free Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food vendors, kids’ games, and fireworks—perfect for Sugarwood families to celebrate the 4th without traveling far.

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From the Neighborhood

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Local characteristics and demographics for Sugarwood

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