Terrytown, Louisiana
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US places
- top 4% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 1% for sales tax
Terrytown is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and sales tax.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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69%48%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.0 in4.9 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 43% of US places
Home Value$202k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 38% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 90% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.13%better than 60% of US places
Unemployment8.3%better than 19% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)54°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation65.9 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 30% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 2% of US places
Comfortable Days132 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.3better than 20% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality63.3better than 58% of US places
Violent Crime1583/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime2716/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population26,10595th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)25.8%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)37.8%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)30.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 52% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.2%better than 46% of US places
Amenities Nearby258.95better than 74% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Terrytown an affordable place to live?
- Terrytown is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Terrytown?
- The median home value in Terrytown is $202k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Terrytown?
- Median household income in Terrytown is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Terrytown?
- Median gross rent in Terrytown is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Terrytown safe?
- Terrytown is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1583/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 2716/100k.
- What is the weather like in Terrytown?
- Terrytown averages 83°F in July and 54°F in January, with 65.9 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Terrytown?
- Public-school quality in Terrytown is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Terrytown?
- The average one-way commute in Terrytown is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)