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Fishing and fortitude on Bayou Petit Caillou
In 1875, French pioneer Albert Eloie Chauvin opened a general store on Bayou Petit Caillou in Terrebonne Parish. The business developed into a processing and canning facility for local seafood, an industry that continues to define the community that's now home to 2,500 residents. “Chauvin represents something that is becoming more and more rare in Louisiana: a traditional fishing community, still populated with fishing families,” says Gary LaFleur, coordinator for Chauvin Sculpture Garden, an outdoor art gallery. “In other coastal communities, one big company owns all the shrimp boats. In Chauvin, it’s still connected to families.” Chauvin Brothers — the store where it all began — now sells hardware and lumber and stands as the oldest retail business in Terrebonne Parish.
Chauvin residents tend to have smaller homes with large properties.
Chauvin is a destination spot for hunters and fishers who move to Louisiana.
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Rebuilding the Parish Recreation area
Until Hurricane Ida tore through the region in 2021, the Parish Recreation area on Angel Street was a central gathering place. The storm demolished the rec building and nearby swimming pool, prompting the town to rebuild. “It was a heartbreak,” says Belinda “Bea” Prosperie, executive director for Terrebonne Parish Recreation District 7. “That place came a long way. I had a lot of good memories there as a child and as an adult. But it’s exciting knowing that they’re shooting for something new.” Plans are underway for a new recreational facility on the corner of Klondyke Road and Bayouside Drive. A fishing pier will offer bayou access, and the recreation district is waiting on equipment for a splash pad. In the meantime, the Little Caillou Ballpark and adjacent playground can still be found behind the fire station on Recreation Court. Artist Kenny Hill created the Chauvin Sculpture Garden and its? Christian-themed collection of over 100 pieces while living in a tiny rustic home on Bayouside Drive. After improving the site, the Kohler Foundation donated the artwork to Nicholls State University in 2000. “People visit the site because it’s a one-of-a-kind, visionary folk-art environment,” LaFleur says. “It’s not just a collection of sculptures; it’s really one big masterpiece that’s all connected.”
The Chauvin sculpture garden is one of few parks in town.
Chauvin residents spends their days at camps out by the gulf fishing.
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Chauvin Boat Blessing
The local Catholic community adheres to the bayou tradition of Boat Blessings, when priests bless the fishing boats every spring before shrimp season. “People are so connected to the environment that every year, they have a blessing of the fleet,” LaFleur says. “On that day, we invite people to gather at the Garden because it’s a great place to watch the ritual.”
Stilt houses and batture property
Water is everywhere in Chauvin, and the housing landscape reflects this reality. Some real estate qualifies as “batture property,” a term for land situated between a river's low-water stage and a levee. Cottages with wraparound porches rise alongside the bayou on stilts, and mobile homes sit propped on cinderblocks or raised concrete beds. Some ranch-style homes and bungalows are built at ground level, especially on the small webs of residential streets branching away from Little Caillou Road, the primary thoroughfare. Batture lots with waterfront access and no existing structures might cost $25,000 to $200,000, while mobile and ranch-style homes sell for $100,000 to $200,000 on average. A stilt house with an accompanying boat slip might cost $150,000 to $300,000. Farther south toward Cocodrie, the fishing village known as “Sportsman’s Paradise,” similar homes are priced slightly higher, typically between $400,000 and $750,000.
Stilt homes are the most common housing style in Chauvin to protect homes from flooding.
Many Chauvin residents choose to live in RV's, a sound decision when hurricanes are a threat.
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On the rise at Upper Little Caillou Elementary
Students start at Upper Little Caillou Elementary School in Houma, which has a Niche grade of B-plus. They then move to Lacache Middle School, which also earns a B-plus, followed by South Terrebonne High School, which earns an A-minus. Lacache Middle and South Terrebonne High are both about 12 miles away in Bourg.
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School gets a B+ from Niche.
South Terrebonne High School is a top rated school with an A- from Niche.
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Stocking up at Chauvin Brothers
On the drive through Chauvin, both sides of Little Caillou Drive are lined with seafood markets and wholesalers, many specializing in locally caught shrimp. Other groceries are available from Clement's Supermarket, conveniently located along the same stretch. Clearview Mini-Mart is a good spot to grab a morning coffee while filling up on gas. Two dollar-store chains flank Cedar Chest Boutique, a thrift store specializing in clothing and household items. Chauvin Brothers sells paint, lumber, plumbing equipment and hardware down the road. Calzones, meatball subs and thick-crust pies are available for takeout and delivery from Pizza Express. Dugey’s Bar & Grill, a roadside spot with outdoor seating, serves up casual fare like po’boys and fried seafood baskets.
Pizza Express is the only pizza place in Chauvin, with top rated pizza and subs.
Chauvin Brothers hardware has a large warehouse has home goods and landscaping supplies.
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Little Caillou Road to State Highway 56
Little Caillou Road follows the path of the bayou and transforms into Louisiana State Highway 56 during the 17-mile journey north to Houma, where residents find more restaurant and retail options as well as Terrebonne General Health System, the nearest hospital. Following the highway straight through Houma leads to U.S. Route 90, the best route to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, about 60 miles away.
Hurricane risk in the Bayou Region
Chauvin suffered extensive damage when Hurricane Ida struck in 2021. While the resilient community is doing its best to build back, threats of hurricanes and flooding are always on the horizon in this part of Louisiana. Buyers may also note that the CAP Index gives Chauvin a crime score well below the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Parish Recreation
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chauvin
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chauvin, LA sell after 140 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Chauvin, LA over the last 12 months is $112,302, down 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,388
Median Age
41
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,878
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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