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Living in
Terrytown.
Terrytown is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Terrytown
Terrytown functions as a practical suburban choice for people working in or around New Orleans without wanting to live in the city itself. The 26-minute average commute is reasonable for the metro area, though you'll be car-dependent like most of suburban Louisiana. The job market is reasonably healthy with unemployment under 4 percent.
Terrytown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Foreign-Born
27.4%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.4% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Terrytown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Terrytown, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (52.9%), and 30.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
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 7% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Terrytown
In Terrytown, rent runs 7% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$886
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Terrytown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson Parish, which includes Terrytown, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Terrytown: Jefferson Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Terrytown 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
Commute27.1 min avg
How Terrytown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Terrytown, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Terrytown, runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,921.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson Parish, which includes Terrytown, the most common type is flash flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $39,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $42.6M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $1000.9M |
| 2020 | 13 | Storm Surge/Tide | $25.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
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
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson Parish, which includes Terrytown, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Terrytown has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 5.76" |
| Feb | 66°F | 49°F | 4.04" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 5.16" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 5.20" |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.86" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 7.32" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.84" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 6.81" |
| Oct | 81°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.15" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 5.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Terrytown
Uninsured
20.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Terrytown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Charles Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.3 mi away · New Orleans
Touro Infirmary
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · New Orleans
West Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Marrero
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.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Terrytown
Terrytown's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.9% 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
21.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Terrytown (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
5.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
5.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (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: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Terrytown
Terrytown has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
9 mi awayPublic Libraries in Terrytown
Terrytown Branch
680 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown
Cities Near Terrytown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Terrytown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Terrytown FAQ
Is Terrytown, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Terrytown's median rent is $1,135/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,718/year. Median home value is $220,300.
Is Terrytown, Louisiana safe?⌄
Terrytown is policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 263 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1921 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Terrytown, Louisiana?⌄
Jefferson Parish, which includes Terrytown, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Terrytown, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Terrytown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,135/month and median household income is $51,718/year. The median home value is $220,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Terrytown, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Terrytown 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