Question 1

Is New Orleans, LA 70112 or New Orleans, LA 70117 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70117 is cheaper. The median home price in New Orleans, LA 70112 is approximately $415,300 and in New Orleans, LA 70117 it is approximately $241,700 — a difference of $173,600.

Question 2

Is New Orleans, LA 70112 or New Orleans, LA 70117 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70112 is more walkable. New Orleans, LA 70112 has a Walk Score of 51/100 and New Orleans, LA 70117 has a Walk Score of 31/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, New Orleans, LA 70112 or New Orleans, LA 70117?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70112 has higher-rated schools. New Orleans, LA 70112 has a school rating of 6.9/10 and New Orleans, LA 70117 has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 4

Should I live in New Orleans, LA 70112 or New Orleans, LA 70117?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	New Orleans, LA 70112	New Orleans, LA 70117
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$415K	$242K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$31K	$37K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	51/100 ✓ More walkable	31/100
Transit Score	51/100 ✓ Better transit	20/100
Bike Score	57/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	High	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.8/10
Best for	Culture loversFoodiesHistory enthusiasts	culture loversbudget familiesremote workers

New Orleans, LA 70112 vs New Orleans, LA 70117

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