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Metairie, LA vs New Orleans, LA
Metairie, LA vs New Orleans, LA: What the data shows
Metairie, LA is in Metairie, LA while New Orleans, LA is in New Orleans, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Metairie, LA is the more affordable option at $286,000 median — $271,600 less than New Orleans, LA's $557,600. WYLT rates Metairie, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and New Orleans, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Metairie, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Metairie, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Orleans, LA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Metairie, LA has High flood risk and New Orleans, LA has High flood risk.
New Orleans, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Metairie, LA scores N/A/100 versus New Orleans, LA's 6/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, New Orleans, LA has the higher school rating — Metairie, LA rates 6.9/10 and New Orleans, LA rates 7/10.
| Category | Metairie, LA | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $286K ✓ Lower price | $558K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $69K | $114K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 6/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 22/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | N/A ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 20 min | N/A |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ ✓ Safer | F |
| Violent Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Property Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Flood Risk | High | High |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.9/10 | 7/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families needing strong public schoolsRenters seeking affordable optionsCommuters to downtown New Orleans | High-income professionalsFood loversPeople who enjoy a culturally diverse setting |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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