New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Terrytown, LA
About Terrytown
Terrytown is a planned postwar suburb on the Westbank with roughly 23,000 residents — one of the first large-scale subdivisions built in Jefferson Parish, developed in the 1960s by Terrytown Inc. Its grid of brick ranch homes, Terrytown Park, and proximity to the Crescent City Connection make it a convenient, affordable bedroom community just across the river from downtown.
Home prices in Terrytown
The median listing price in Terrytown is $241,200.
Top places in Terrytown
- Terrytown Park and playground — parish recreation hub.
- West Bank Expressway corridor — quick dining and retail access.
- Terrytown's oak-lined subdivision streets — classic 1960s suburbia.
- Gretna riverfront and historic downtown — minutes away.
Commuting from Terrytown
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 15 minutes (approximate; ~7 miles via the Crescent City Connection).
- Main route: West Bank Expressway / US 90 Business over the Crescent City Connection — one of the shortest Westbank commutes.
- JeT bus service runs along the expressway corridor.
Schools in Terrytown
Public schools: Jefferson Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Terrytown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Terrytown, LA?
The median listing price in Terrytown is $241,200. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Terrytown, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 15 minutes (approximate; ~7 miles via the Crescent City Connection). - Which school district serves Terrytown, LA?
Terrytown is served by Jefferson Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.