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Sportsman’s Paradise in the Louisiana Bayou
In the 18th century, Spanish settlers made a common mistake: They couldn’t tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile. Mired in the swamps of Louisiana, they mistook the reptile for a crocodile, or “cocodrilo.” (In fact, gators are legion.) Eventually, the word took on a Cajun French drawl and became “cocodrie.” Today, it’s the name of a fishing and shrimping village at the terminus of Louisiana Highway 56, where the bayou trickles into the Gulf. “When people say they’re going to Cocodrie, they mean they’re going to fish,” says Chris Singleton, a journalism and communications instructor at Nicholls State University in nearby Thibodaux. “They call it the Sportsman’s Paradise,” adds Belinda “Bea” Prosperie, executive director of Terrebonne Parish Recreational District 7. Located about 30 miles south of Houma, the village is surrounded by saltwater marsh and widely regarded as one of the best inshore fishing spots on the Gulf Coast. Duck hunting and crabbing — and gator spotting — are also popular pastimes in this low, marshy region.
Fishing is a vital industry in Cocodrie.
Lapeyrouse Seafood Bar & Grocery carries fishing supplies near Cocodrie.
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Casting a line in Cocodrie
The Gulf’s subtropical climate makes Cocodrie a fishing destination all year long. Multiple charters — Louisiana Livin Adventures, Fish Heads and Topwater Charters among them — provide guide services, bait, fuel and ice. Some also offer lodging packages and onsite restaurants. The “Louisiana blast and cast” trip from Coastal Charter Services combines duck hunting with a day of charter fishing, mostly for redfish, trout, catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. Offshore trips provide opportunities to land tuna or amberjack. Anglers with their own boats launch from Harbor Light Marina or Tradewinds of Cocodrie, another marina stationed along Highway 56. Coco Marina is currently under construction and should provide another option once the improvements are complete. Marguerite Moffett Audubon Sanctuary is a prime birdwatching area right on the marsh, although many boards on the boardwalk are either suffering from rot or missing entirely.
Top Water Charters provides charter boat and fishing experiences in Cocodrie.
G & R Live Bait in Cocodrie provides a wide variety of live bait options.
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Stilt houses and waterfront homes
Although Cocodrie is a touristy area that caters to fishermen, it has a small year-round population, estimated at around 300. Homes are elevated on stilts to minimize the risk of flood damage. Many are marketed as camps or second homes, featuring boat slips, decks, outdoor kitchens, and fish cleaning stations. With houses built so close together, privacy is hard to come by, but water access is the main draw in this community. Properties in “Sportsman’s Paradise” fetch higher prices than similar ones in nearby communities. A small lot or boat slip might cost $50,000 to $200,000, while three- or four-bedroom stilt houses are priced from $200,000 to $600,000.
Many homes in Cocodrie are single story structures.
A lot of homes in Cocodrie sit along the water.
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Live croakers at Cajun Bait
Folks heading to Cocodrie to fish might stop at Cajun Bait on the 15-mile drive south from Chauvin. The shop on Driftwood Drive opens early in the morning to sell live shrimp and croakers. More bait, gas, ice and other provisions are available at Cecil Lapeyrouse Grocery, which operates from a weathered roadside shack a short distance down the road. Seafood wholesalers and markets, like RCP Seafood and Faith Family Shrimp Co., feel like part of the landscape. With the seafood restaurant at Coco Marina closed during the renovations, residents travel north to Houma when they want to dine out. More grocery options are available at Rouses Market in Houma or Piggly Wiggly in Chauvin.
Folks heading to Cocodrie to fish might stop at Cajun Bait for supplies.
Faith Family Shrimp Co. in Cocodrie provides shrimp to the entire region.
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Moving up at Upper Little Caillou Elementary
Since the year-round population is so small, there aren’t many school-aged children living in Cocodrie. Those who call the place home start at Upper Little Caillou Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche and is 30 miles away in Houma. Next up is Lacache Middle School, which also receives a B-plus, followed by South Terrebonne High School, which earns an A-minus. The middle and high schools are right next to each other in Bourg, also 30 miles north, just outside Houma. In Cocodrie, the Marine Education Program at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium uses its coastal setting to support and instruct future marine scientists.
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School
South Terrebonne High School
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Montegut/Cocodrie Fourth of July Boat Parade
During the Montegut/Cocodrie Fourth of July Boat Parade, celebrants gather to check out the festively decorated vessels cruising down Bayou Little Caillou. The parade starts at the Bush Canal, just south of Chauvin, and goes all the way to the end of Highway 56 in Cocodrie. Judges determine which boats take home prizes for Best Decorated Boat, with separate categories for large and small crafts. The event takes place in the evening, typically on the first Saturday after July 4th.
End of the road on Louisiana Highway 56
Louisiana Highway 56 snakes alongside Bayou Little Caillou on the 10-mile journey south from Chauvin and ends at the water’s edge. Houma, Terrebonne Parish’s largest city, is 30 miles north of Cocodrie and home to Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, the closest hospital. It’s also where most jobs are, although full-time Cocodrie residents might fish for a living or work for one of the nearby charter companies.
Cocodrie and coastal erosion
Images from the Earth Observatory at NASA show Louisiana’s coastline slowly vanishing into the sea. “A hundred years ago, there was a lot of land down there, but with erosion, Louisiana is losing a lot of land,” Singleton says. Flooding is always a concern, especially during hurricane season. Cocodrie is one of many bayou communities that sustained major damage when Hurricane Ida tore through the region in 2021.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cocodrie
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cocodrie, Chauvin sell after 130 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cocodrie, Chauvin over the last 12 months is $262,500, up 36% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Bulkheaded waterfront very clean camp with open floor plan is perfect to live out your camp dreams. Start with 1159 sq feet of fabulous decking for the reason you buy a camp! To fully enjoy camp life! Covered outdoor area beneath camp and two boat lifts. This camp has an Elevator so that all of your company can enjoy the fullness of camp life. Inside we have a fabulous kitchen hosting a Vulcan
Million Dollar set up at a fraction of the price. This is what you've been waiting for! ON OWNED LAND!! A very large slice at that! A sportsman paradise available for you. This has everything you are wanting and needing in a camp set up. Here you will find a boat launch, two boat lifts, plenty space to park friends boats, Cement for days! Bulkheaded waterfront of course, Large fish cleaning
Bulkheaded waterfront camp with 2 covered boat lifts, one covered boat parking, and one boat parking spot. Also included!! Camper parking spot with electrical hookup and sewerage service. Perfect for friends who want to come and visit for the weekend. This camp has charming features such as wood look walls and ceilings, a second story for a good night's sleep while people have fun below. It has a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
222
Median Age
47
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,035
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,900
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
48%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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