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Is Terrytown a Good Place to Live? Terrytown, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Terrytown ranks #1304 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #232 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($51,718, #211 of 234) and low graduation rates (78%, #137 of 153).
Terrytown by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Terrytown's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Terrytown: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Terrytown safe?
What is the cost of living in Terrytown?
Terrytown's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,135/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,300.
| Measure | Terrytown | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 92.6#351 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $220,300#298 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,135/mo#369 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.3x#667 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 26.3%#1111 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Terrytown safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Terrytown alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Terrytown crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Terrytown?
The median household in Terrytown earns $51,718, 38% below the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below Louisiana ($60,986). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Terrytown | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $51,718#1207 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 19.2%#1087 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Terrytown?
The median resident of Terrytown is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1099 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 49.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Terrytown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 35.2 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 21.9%#1099 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 49.2% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Terrytown's schools and health?
Terrytown's 4 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $14,152 spent per pupil. 44.9% of adults are obese and 16.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Terrytown | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 78%#920 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 17.8#816 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $14,152#682 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 44.9%#1283 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 16.6%#1251 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 19.8%#1147 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 13.4%#991 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,377 students are enrolled in Terrytown's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Terrytown?
The average commute in Terrytown is 27.1 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 0.8% of workers take transit and 7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Terrytown scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 55.9°F, with 65.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Terrytown | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 27.1 min#938 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 8.8%#980 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 72.2% | 78.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 7% | 8% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.9 | 45 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 66.3 | 48.6 | 4 |
| Mar | 72.8 | 54.1 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 78.4 | 60.6 | 5.2 |
| May | 85.2 | 68.3 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 90 | 74.5 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 76.2 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 91.9 | 76.2 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 73 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 63.1 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 71.6 | 52.9 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 65.1 | 47.7 | 5.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Terrytown 3s.
| Measure | Terrytown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 70.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 83.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 55.9°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 65.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Terrytown 3s.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Terrytown?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
| Measure | Terrytown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.5%#1301 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jefferson Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jefferson Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.32% | 99% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.013% | 88% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.099% | 68% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0039% | 64% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0011% | 30% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Terrytown compare with similar-size cities?
Terrytown is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #232 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 24,726.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #1304 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data | 27.1 min |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #1224 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 | 16.8 min |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #275 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 | 18.9 min |
| Fort Dodge, IAPop. 24,827 | #999 | 50.1 | $60,649 | $785/mo | 940 | 19 min |
| Middletown, DEPop. 24,661 | #198 | 64.5 | $112,831 | $1,583/mo | 186 | 30 min |
| Auburn, MEPop. 24,602 | #586 | 56.9 | $66,647 | $1,041/mo | 232 | 21.7 min |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #844 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 | 21.1 min |
| Gardner, KSPop. 24,526 | #192 | 64.8 | $96,818 | $1,306/mo | 185 | 22.9 min |
| Mandan, NDPop. 24,522 | #811 | 53.2 | $71,780 | $1,083/mo | 257 | 17.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Terrytown compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Terrytown ranks #18 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 36 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 15% below the Louisiana median.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Terrytown's score calculated?
Terrytown scores 36 out of 100, #1304 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Louisiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Terrytown. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
14.5 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Terrytown. Similar-size median 56.5.
24.0 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Terrytown's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
43.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Terrytown's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
79.0 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Terrytown. Similar-size median 50.8.
27.3 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Terrytown. Similar-size median 48.3.
39.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Terrytown's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
24.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Terrytown alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Terrytown.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Terrytown's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Terrytown has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Terrytown
Is Terrytown, LA a good place to live?
Terrytown ranks #1304 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #232 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($51,718, #211 of 234) and low graduation rates (78%, #137 of 153).
What is the cost of living in Terrytown?
Terrytown's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,135/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,300.
Is Terrytown safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Terrytown alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Terrytown crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Terrytown?
The median household in Terrytown earns $51,718, 38% below the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below Louisiana ($60,986). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Terrytown?
Median rent in Terrytown is $1,135/mo (Census), #369 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 26.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Terrytown?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Terrytown is $220,300, #298 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Terrytown?
Terrytown's 4 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $14,152 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Terrytown?
The average commute is 27.1 minutes, #938 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 8.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Terrytown?
Terrytown averages 70.2°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 55.9°F in winter, with 65.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Terrytown walkable?
Terrytown scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Terrytown at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Terrytown?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Terrytown?
Terrytown has 24,726 residents. The median resident of Terrytown is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1099 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 49.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Terrytown compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Terrytown ranks #18 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 36 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 15% below the Louisiana median.
What cities are similar in size to Terrytown?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Terrytown's population of 24,726 are Ardmore, OK (#1224 overall), Newport, RI (#275 overall), Fort Dodge, IA (#999 overall), Middletown, DE (#198 overall), and Auburn, ME (#586 overall). Terrytown is #1304.