District 6
RANK #858 / 996 NAT · #20 / 21 LA · POP 108,862
1YR FORECAST: -0.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +14%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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
|
$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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Terrebonne Parish scores just 13/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #858 of 996 counties. Job growth at +0.6% and median household income of $63,088 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
By national standards, Terrebonne Parish is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $174,400, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.36 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $956/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Terrebonne Parish is losing population (-1.1% YoY) while the job market is essentially flat (+0.6% employment change). Home values are -7.9% over the past 12 months. A slow-bleed pattern — not a collapse, but residents are leaving faster than employers are hiring.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.7% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Terrebonne Parish has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values fell -7.9% over the past year in Terrebonne Parish, bringing the median down to $174,400. A drop of that magnitude usually reflects weakening demand or population outflow — worth watching if you're considering buying here.