New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

Living in the New Orleans Metro Area

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 42
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 43
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Schools 77
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Residents

1.3M Population +163k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
30% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black35%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$837 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the New Orleans Metro Area

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in the New Orleans Metro Area

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 70 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the New Orleans Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado32
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

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Lynn Oaks School
12 miles, W
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Arden Cahill Academy
20 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

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Airports

Airports near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA

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Mobile Regional Airport
106 miles, NE