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Terrytown, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Terrytown, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Terrytown a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% 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.
Safety & Crime
Terrytown reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,801/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.