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Destrehan, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Destrehan, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Destrehan a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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 $293,224. 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.
Safety & Crime
Destrehan reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,608/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.