RANK #865 / 996 · POP 108,862 · LA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.2%
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, often called "Louisiana's Bayou Country," is known for its rich Cajun culture and extensive waterways. Houma, the parish seat, sits less than an hour southwest of New Orleans, offering a blend of small-town atmosphere with access to a major metropolitan area. The parish's landscape features bayous, swamps, and salt marshes, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and eco-tourism. The Southdown Trail System in Houma offers trails for hikers and bikers. Good Earth Transit provides fixed-route bus services throughout the parish, and Amtrak's Sunset Limited line stops in Schriever, connecting residents to cities like New Orleans and Houston.
Life in Terrebonne Parish is characterized by a strong sense of community and a connection to its natural surroundings. The Terrebonne Parish Public School District serves over 15,000 students across 32 schools. The local economy, historically rooted in fishing, sugarcane, and oil and gas, is diversifying. Recent economic developments include investments in advanced manufacturing and medical technology, aiming to create new jobs and expand the region's economic base. The parish also focuses on coastal restoration efforts, including a hurricane protection system, to safeguard its environment and communities.
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.3x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Terrebonne Basin Barrier Island and Beach Nourishment Project (TE-0143)
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)
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$160M | Under Construction |
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BrainHUB Innovation Campus
Neuro.io (powered by MindMaze AI)
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$100M | Planned |
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Morganza to the Gulf Project (Levee Construction/Improvement)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
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$100M | Under Construction |
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The Oaks by the Bayou (Affordable Housing)
Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation, Volunteers of America (VOA)-MSW Development LLC
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$39M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Terrebonne Parish has a Boom Town Index score of 13/100, ranking #865 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.6% and a median household income of $63,088, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Terrebonne Parish is $174,400 with median rent at $956/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3617, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -1.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.6%. Home values changed -7.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.7% of Terrebonne Parish's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.