Desire, New Orleans, LA
Living in Desire
Bikeability79
Walkability71
Commute46
Public Transit69
Affordability100
Public Safety21
Airports46
Hospitals26
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.4kPopulation+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
$30kMedian 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
$112kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$595Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Desire, New Orleans, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Desire, New Orleans, LA
St Benedict the Moor School
1 miles, N
St Augustine High School
2 miles, W
Life of Christ Christian Academy
2 miles, W
St Leo the Great School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Desire, New Orleans, LA
Dillard University
2 miles, W
Southern University at New Orleans
2 miles, N
University of New Orleans
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desire, New Orleans, LA
University Medical Center New Orleans
4 miles, SW
St Bernard Parish Hospital
4 miles, SE
Tulane Medical Center
4 miles, SW
New Orleans East Hospital
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Desire, New Orleans, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
64 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
76 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
110 miles, N