Living in Destrehan, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Destrehan · Census data 2020–2024
Destrehan has 11,619 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $90,509 (49% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $320,700, the median rent is $1,257/month.
Destrehan at a glance
- Population
- 11,619
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $90,509State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $320,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,257/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Destrehan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Destrehan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Destrehan the median home value is $320,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,257 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,895 a month in housing costs.
Destrehan median household income
The median household income in Destrehan is $90,509 and the income per person is $42,011. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Destrehan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,644
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.72
Destrehan demographics
- Population
- 11,619
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 4,240
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Destrehan ›
Education in Destrehan
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Destrehan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Destrehan
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Destrehan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Boutte | 2,027 | $68,220 | $231,200 | — |
| Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $246,300 | $1,179 |
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What is the median household income in Destrehan, LA?
The median household income in Destrehan is $90,509, 49% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Destrehan?
The median home value in Destrehan is $320,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Destrehan?
The median gross rent in Destrehan is $1,257 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Destrehan, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 17.3%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12%.
What is the median age in Destrehan?
The median age in Destrehan is 41.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Destrehan?
The average commute to work in Destrehan is 27 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Destrehan?
The unemployment rate in Destrehan is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Destrehan?
40.4% of adults in Destrehan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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