Desire, New Orleans, LA

Living in Desire

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 71
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 45
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Schools 70
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Residents

9.4k Population +4k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black83%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income -$8k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty -15% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$595 Median Monthly Rent -$115 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195935%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Desire

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Orleans Parish91

Property Crime in Desire

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Orleans Parish87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (86%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump10%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 63 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 7 0
Jul 84 6 0
Aug 84 6 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desire

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Tulane Medical Center
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