New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Living in the New Orleans Metro Area
Bikeability
50
Walkability
42
Commute
49
Public Transit
42
Affordability
62
Public Safety
37
Airports
39
Hospitals
25
Colleges
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Lynn Oaks School
12 miles, W
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
18 miles, W
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School
18 miles, NW
Arden Cahill Academy
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
University of Holy Cross
19 miles, NW
Dillard University
25 miles, NW
Southern University at New Orleans
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Seaside Behavioral Center
19 miles, NW
St Bernard Parish Hospital
20 miles, NW
New Orleans East Hospital
22 miles, NW
Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Inc
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
56 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
100 miles, NW
Mobile Regional Airport
106 miles, NE