Question 1

Is New Orleans, LA 70117 or New Orleans, LA 70118 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70117 is cheaper. The median home price in New Orleans, LA 70117 is approximately $241,700 and in New Orleans, LA 70118 it is approximately $425,200 — a difference of $183,500.

Question 2

Is New Orleans, LA 70117 or New Orleans, LA 70118 safer?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70118 scores higher on safety. New Orleans, LA 70117 has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. New Orleans, LA 70118 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is New Orleans, LA 70117 or New Orleans, LA 70118 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70118 is more walkable. New Orleans, LA 70117 has a Walk Score of 31/100 and New Orleans, LA 70118 has a Walk Score of 62/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, New Orleans, LA 70117 or New Orleans, LA 70118?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA 70118 has higher-rated schools. New Orleans, LA 70117 has a school rating of 6.8/10 and New Orleans, LA 70118 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in New Orleans, LA 70117 or New Orleans, LA 70118?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	New Orleans, LA 70117	New Orleans, LA 70118
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$242K ✓ Lower price	$425K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$37K	$61K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	31/100	62/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	20/100	35/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.8/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	culture loversbudget familiesremote workers	Young professionals looking for nightlifePeople who want riverfront viewsThose who drive and need a short commute to downtown

New Orleans, LA 70117 vs New Orleans, LA 70118

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