New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area, LA
Living in the New Orleans Metro Area
Bikeability50
Walkability42
Commute49
Public Transit42
Affordability62
Public Safety37
Airports39
Hospitals25
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3MPopulation+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
$53kMedian 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
$198kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$837Median 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