Orleans Parish, LA

Living in Orleans Parish

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 71
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 10
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 44
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Schools 76
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Residents

391k Population +96k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black59%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate23%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$232k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$827 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Orleans Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Orleans Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (78%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 5 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 82 7 0
Jul 83 6 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orleans Parish

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Orleans Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Orleans Parish, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near Orleans Parish, LA

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Dillard University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Orleans Parish, LA

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Airports

Airports near Orleans Parish, LA

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