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Destrehan.
Destrehan is an unincorporated community in St. Charles Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Destrehan
Destrehan is a community of 11,786 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $90,509, median rent runs about $1,257 per month, and median home values are around $320,700. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Destrehan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Destrehan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Destrehan, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (32.2%), and 7.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.9%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Destrehan
In Destrehan, rent runs 18% above the LA average, and home values are 48% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,900
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $294,252 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Destrehan and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Charles Parish, which includes Destrehan, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Destrehan: St. Charles Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Charles Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Destrehan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute27.3 min avg
How Destrehan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Destrehan, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Destrehan, runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
224.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
816
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Charles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Charles Parish, which includes Destrehan, the most common type is excessive heat, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Excessive Heat | $720,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $53.5M |
| 2023 | 31 | Excessive Heat | $43,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Drought | $285,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Flash Flood | $550.6M |
| 2020 | 12 | Flash Flood | $10.2M |
| 2019 | 7 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Charles Parish, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Destrehan) is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (15 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Destrehan has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 46°F | 5.18" |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 5.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.64" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.62" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.79" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.11" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Destrehan
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Destrehan's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Charles Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Luling
Ochsner Medical Center-kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Kenner
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans
Psychiatric · 7.6 mi away · Kenner
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Destrehan
Destrehan's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Destrehan (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
14.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Herzing University-New Orleans
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 346 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 34% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Destrehan
Destrehan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
17 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Destrehan
St. Charles Parish Library
160 W. Campus Drive, Destrehan
Cities Near Destrehan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Destrehan FAQ
Is Destrehan, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Destrehan's median rent is $1,257/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,509/year. Median home value is $320,700.
Is Destrehan, Louisiana safe?⌄
Destrehan is policed by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 816 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Destrehan, Louisiana?⌄
St. Charles Parish, which includes Destrehan, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Destrehan, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Destrehan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,257/month and median household income is $90,509/year. The median home value is $320,700. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Destrehan, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Destrehan is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from