Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Terrytown
Terrytown, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,027
Population
23,514
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Live among the rivers and lakes of Terrytown.
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Sitting just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, Terrytown is a tight-knit West Bank community offering easy access to one of the world's most storied cities without the noise. The Crescent City Connection and Westbank Expressway make commuting into New Orleans straightforward, while Terry Parkway keeps everyday errands close to home. Oakwood Center, a major shopping destination, puts retail and dining options within minutes of your door. Neighbors can tap into the annual Gretna Heritage Festival, a beloved South Louisiana tradition filling twenty-five city blocks with live music, jambalaya, po'boys, and muffulettas each fall.
Terrytown was founded in 1960 by developer Paul Kapelow, who named the community after his daughter. Rental options tend toward garden-style apartment communities and townhomes, with spacious floor plans reflecting Jefferson Parish's suburban character. Studios and one- and two-bedroom layouts are most common, offering comfortable living at more approachable price points than closer to the French Quarter. For those wanting New Orleans culture without sacrificing a quieter setting, Terrytown delivers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,296
Average: $67,749
Education
5,051
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,784
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Terrytown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Terrytown, LA is $1,005 for a studio, $1,028 for one bedroom, and $1,215 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Terrytown has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,028/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Terrytown, LA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
617 Students
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
617 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
621 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Entergy IMAX Theatre
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Woodlands Conservancy
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.