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Destrehan Area Facts

  • Destrehan has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Destrehan crime rates are 62% lower than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Destrehan is 19% higher than the Louisiana average
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Destrehan, LA: Come Get You Some Cajun Life! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) When you've been living in Destrehan, Louisiana as long as I have, you become an old hat at knowing what works for a community and what doesn't, and I'm here to tell you Destrehan is a pretty fine place to call home. Definitely one of the best areas in this region. We've got ours ...Read More elves some great schools, a pretty low crime rate, respectful, decent folk to call our friends and neighbors, and some pretty great weather most of the time. We take pride in our history and our heritage here, and we welcome visitors and anyone who wants to come join our ranks and make this place their home.


Of course, we have a lot of great things to do and see and experience here in Destrehan. We have guided Cajun Pride Tours, Garden District Walks NOLA, the National World War II Museum, A Haunted History Tour that covers all of the great spooky spots around here and is my personal favorite, and of course all the entertainment and great food and drink you could ever want courtesy of the French Quarter. Come visit and stay a spell and let us show you some Louisiana hospitality. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Destrehan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Monsanto Park
      Eastbank Bridge Park
      Westbank Bridge Park
      Nottaway Playground
      Lagattuta Park
      Lagattuta Park
      Ormond Park
      Mimosa Baseball and Tennis park

      Entertainment

      Destrehan Plantation
      Wildcat Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Donut Land
      Domino's
      Subway
      Sweet Rolls
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Smoothie King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Destrehan? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Destrehan.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Destrehan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      NOLA Discount Pharmacy

      Doctors