New Orleans, LA

Living in New Orleans

Bikeability80
Walkability71
Commute60
Public Transit67
Affordability60
Public Safety10
Airports42
Hospitals26
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

391kPopulation+96k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black59%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate23%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$232kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$827Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Orleans

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Orleans Parish91

Property Crime in New Orleans

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Orleans Parish87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (78%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5350
Feb5650
Mar6250
Apr6950
May7650
Jun8270
Jul8360
Aug8360
Sep8050
Oct7140
Nov6240
Dec5550

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Orleans

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds4
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