Terrytown, Louisiana
Terrytown is a community of 24,726 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Terrytown
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Westbank Palace 16, Judge Perez Bridge, Adolph Meyer School and Anshe Sfard.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Terrytown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Terrytown
Terrytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is on the "Westbank" (to the south) of the Mississippi River. It is a suburb within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 23,319 at the 2010 census, and 25,278 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Terrytown, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks17
Adolph Meyer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
United States historic place
Anshe Sfard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Synagogue in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana
Confederate Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
David Crockett Fire Hall and Pumper
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Gretna, Louisiana, United States
Friscoville Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Garden District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
George Washington Cable House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Gretna Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Gretna, Louisiana
Kerner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Louisiana, United States of America
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic three-story building in Gretna, Louisiana
Robert E. Lee Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic statue dedicated to Confederate General Robert E. Lee in New Orleans removed in 2017
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Brechtel Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Louisiana, United States of America, United States of America
Aquarium of the Americas
Park · 3.9 mi
Zoo aquarium in New Orleans, USA
Restaurants and cafes50
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.9 mi
1719 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Papi's
Restaurant · Mexican, Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
857 Terry Parkway, Terrytown
Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Royal Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Dessert, Middle Eastern · 0.9 mi
1180 Terry Parkway, Terrytown
Mo-Su 07:00-24:00
Mana Bakery and Cafeteria
Cafe · Regional, Bakery · 0.8 mi
412 Wright Avenue, Terrytown
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:30
Tân Định
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.6 mi
1705 Lafayette Street, Gretna
We-Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00; Mo 09:30-21:00
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
3070 Holiday Drive, New Orleans
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00
38 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Americas Best Value Inn-New Orleans/Gretna
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1411 Claire Avenue, Gretna
Churches and places of worship30
Saint Alphonsus Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Thompson Temple Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ · 1.7 mi
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
School · 2.1 mi
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans
Booker T. Washington High School
School · 4.9 mi
1201 South Roman St., New Orleans
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech
School · 4.5 mi
1617 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
School · 1.8 mi
3700 Tall Pines Dr., New Orleans
Healthcare3
Map of Terrytown
217 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Terrytown 3S (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson Parish has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-09-27: Seawater Intrusion (Other)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Gretna 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Harvey 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Belle Chasse 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Chalmette 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Marrero 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Estelle 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Metairie 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- New Orleans 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- River Ridge 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Kenner 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TerrytownLALibrary2, Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
- StMary26Oct07FrontIs, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GretnaJuly08ArchHallView, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlgiersNOLATubmanElemetarySchool, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 3.0
- Anshe Sfard Synagogue, New Orleans, 2022, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War Museum in New Orleans, Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeeCircleLibraryShrinersCard, No photographer credited. Published by Curt Teich & Co, Chicago., Public domain
- Lafayette Cemetery No 1, President Rhapsody, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GretnaJuly08StJosephA, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CableHouseLGD30Jan2008, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StAlph26Oct07Palm, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wiki Davy Crockett 01, Nutriawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20080622 St. Charles St. Trolley behind tree with Mardi Gras beads, ( t / c / bio / en:WP:CHICAGO / en:WP:LOTM ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- DKernWM, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ArabiFriscovilleAug08SchoolB, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GretnaCourthouseNov231, Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
- Jackson Barracks October 2011, BrassTacks ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard Library Camp Higgins Museums NOLA Nov 2011, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Perez Bridge and adjacent railroad bridge, viewed from car on Belle Chasse Hwy, Dr. Warner from Council Bluffs, IA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans, after Katrina, User:Seregelly, Public domain
- New Orleans Partial Eclipse, ExperimentalSn2939, CC0
- Gretna Louisiana Bellevue Park Feb 2008, nola.agent, CC BY 2.0
- Muffaletta At Central Grocery, New Orleans, Emily C, CC BY 2.0
- Vietnamese Excerpt, Akirakana 2323, CC BY 4.0
- New Orleans - Algiers - My mother on the levee - September 1972, Barbara Spengler, CC BY 2.0
- Morning on the Donner Canal looking north (alternate), Dziban303, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morning on the Donner Canal looking north, Dziban303, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morning on the Donner Canal looking north over Tullis Dr. bridge, Dziban303, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morning on the Donner Canal looking south, Dziban303, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS035-E-35997 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-35996 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-35998 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-271601 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-18153 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Banana bunches, Jeff Parish Louisiana, Bridget Coila, CC BY 2.0
- LA23nRoadUS90ewBusinessSigns (32382573903), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gretna Holiday Inn LA July 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louisiana - Gretna - LeRuth's (a FANTASTIC Restaurant) - Denise Dotsey & Me - October 1973, Barbara Spengler, CC BY 2.0
- Gretna LA 23 90, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Fischer Development Neighborhood, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
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