At a Glance
Median Income
$100,189
$43,953 per capita
Home Value
$303,400
Zillow: $298,396
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Destrehan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Destrehan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Destrehan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Destrehan residents earn a median household income of $100,189 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,953. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Destrehan is $303,400 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,396. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
41.3% of adults in Destrehan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Destrehan has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,786
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,053/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,189
Per Capita$43,953
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$303,400
Rent$1,154
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$298,396
Housing Units4,573
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Destrehan was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.