Question 1

Is New Orleans, LA 70116 or New Orleans, LA 70124 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70116 is cheaper. The median home price in New Orleans, LA 70116 is approximately $391,800 and in New Orleans, LA 70124 it is approximately $557,600 — a difference of $165,800.

Question 2

Is New Orleans, LA 70116 or New Orleans, LA 70124 safer?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70116 scores higher on safety. New Orleans, LA 70116 has violent crime rated High and property crime rated Moderate. New Orleans, LA 70124 has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is New Orleans, LA 70116 or New Orleans, LA 70124 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70116 is more walkable. New Orleans, LA 70116 has a Walk Score of 61/100 and New Orleans, LA 70124 has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, New Orleans, LA 70116 or New Orleans, LA 70124?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70124 has higher-rated schools. New Orleans, LA 70116 has a school rating of 6.9/10 and New Orleans, LA 70124 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in New Orleans, LA 70116 or New Orleans, LA 70124?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	New Orleans, LA 70116	New Orleans, LA 70124
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$392K ✓ Lower price	$558K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$43K	$114K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	61/100 ✓ More walkable	6/100
Transit Score	33/100 ✓ Better transit	22/100
Bike Score	76/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	20 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Culture loversNightlife seekersRemote workers	High-income professionalsFood loversPeople who enjoy a culturally diverse setting

New Orleans, LA 70116 vs New Orleans, LA 70124

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