Living in Terrytown, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Terrytown · Census data 2020–2024
Terrytown has 24,726 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $51,718 (15% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $220,300, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Terrytown at a glance
- Population
- 24,726
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,718State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $220,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Terrytown a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Terrytown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Terrytown the median home value is $220,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Terrytown median household income
The median household income in Terrytown is $51,718 and the income per person is $24,502. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Terrytown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,723
- Owner-occupied
- 49.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.73
Terrytown demographics
- Population
- 24,726
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 9,059
- Foreign-born
- 27.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Terrytown ›
Education in Terrytown
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Terrytown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Terrytown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Terrytown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Terrytown, LA?
The median household income in Terrytown is $51,718, 15% lower 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 Terrytown?
The median home value in Terrytown is $220,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Terrytown?
The median gross rent in Terrytown is $1,135 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Terrytown, LA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Terrytown?
The median age in Terrytown is 35.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Terrytown?
The average commute to work in Terrytown is 27 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Terrytown?
The unemployment rate in Terrytown is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Terrytown?
21.9% of adults in Terrytown 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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