At a Glance
Median Income
$56,944
$25,902 per capita
Home Value
$212,000
Zillow: $237,862
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Terrytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terrytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terrytown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Terrytown residents earn a median household income of $56,944 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,902. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% 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 Terrytown is $212,000 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,862. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 29.6% 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 1977.
Education
25.5% of adults in Terrytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terrytown has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,844
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density7,061/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,944
Per Capita$25,902
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,000
Rent$1,065
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$237,862
Housing Units9,416
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
Elevation-4 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Terrytown was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.