Metairie, LA

Living in Metairie

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 32
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 46
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Schools 83
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Residents

142k Population +6.3k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$237k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$857 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Metairie

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in Metairie

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

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 Metairie

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Metairie, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Metairie, LA

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St Benilde School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Metairie, LA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Metairie, LA

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Omega Hospital, Llc
1 miles, E
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River Oaks Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Metairie, LA