The Town FilesDestrehan, Louisiana
Community in St. Charles Parish · population 11,340 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,700
- Household income
- $90,509
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 41.3
Destrehan is a community of 11,340 people in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $320,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 88% of Louisiana towns.
How Destrehan ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Destrehan is worth $320,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $90,509, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,257 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Destrehan | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,257 | $887 |
| Median household income | $90,509 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Destrehan
| People | Destrehan | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Destrehan
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Destrehan since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 6, 1983 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 106 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2015.
Severe weather in St. Charles Parish since 1996
St. Charles Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish had 26,212 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $97,088 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Destrehan itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Public schools in Destrehan
4 public schools with 3,060 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | 9-12 | 1,497 | 12.9 |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | 6-8 | 732 | 12.6 |
| New Sarpy Elementary School | PK-2 | 425 | 10.9 |
| Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School | 3-5 | 406 | 11.9 |
Towns near Destrehan
- St. Rose, LA2.8 mi · 7,504 people · home $238,900
- Norco, LA3.5 mi · 2,984 people · home $238,100
- Hahnville, LA4.2 mi · 2,959 people · home $246,100
- Luling, LA5.1 mi · 13,716 people · home $273,800
- Boutte, LA6.2 mi · 3,054 people · home $231,200
- Kenner, LA6.5 mi · 66,448 people · home $246,300
- Waggaman, LA7.7 mi · 9,835 people · home $170,400
- River Ridge, LA8.0 mi · 13,591 people · home $357,400
Destrehan questions
Is Destrehan, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Destrehan scores better for retirees than 71% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 30%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Destrehan?
The median owner-occupied home in Destrehan is valued at $320,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,509, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,257 a month.
What is the weather like in Destrehan?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Destrehan get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Destrehan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 6, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)