The Town FilesChauvin, Louisiana
Community in Terrebonne Parish · population 2,575 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,600
- Household income
- $52,619
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.9
Chauvin is a community of 2,575 people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $99,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Louisiana towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 88% of Louisiana towns.
- #2 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #3 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #5 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #7 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Louisiana
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Mildest Winters
How Chauvin ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chauvin is worth $99,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $52,619, which is more affordable than 92% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $833 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chauvin | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $833 | $887 |
| Median household income | $52,619 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Chauvin
| People | Chauvin | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Chauvin
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 66.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chauvin since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 21, 1957 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Terrebonne Parish since 1996
Terrebonne Parish has been included in 53 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish had 47,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,320 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Chauvin itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Public schools in Chauvin
1 public school with 356 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Little Caillou Elementary School | PK-4 | 356 | 16.2 |
Towns near Chauvin
- Houma, LA11.5 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
- Bayou Blue, LA13.7 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Larose, LA15.5 mi · 6,763 people · home $176,300
- Bayou Cane, LA15.6 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
- Cut Off, LA16.6 mi · 5,533 people · home $158,300
- Galliano, LA17.2 mi · 7,100 people · home $134,200
- Raceland, LA19.3 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Gray, LA19.7 mi · 5,518 people · home $139,400
Chauvin questions
Is Chauvin, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chauvin scores better for retirees than 14% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 66%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Chauvin?
The median owner-occupied home in Chauvin is valued at $99,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,619, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $833 a month.
What is the weather like in Chauvin?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Chauvin get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chauvin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 21, 1957. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)