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Destrehan, LA
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Living in Destrehan



Destrehan is a somewhat small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 11,340 people and three associated neighborhoods, Destrehan is the 42nd largest community in Louisiana.

Destrehan real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Destrehan house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Because of many things, Destrehan is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Destrehan really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Destrehan perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

As is often the case in a small town, Destrehan doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Destrehan are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.70% of adults in Destrehan have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Destrehan in 2018 was $43,847, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $175,388 for a family of four. However, Destrehan contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Destrehan is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Destrehan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Destrehan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Destrehan include French, German, Irish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Destrehan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.


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