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New Orleans, LA
New Orleans · Orleans Parish · LA 70117
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$242K
Median Price
31/100
Walk Score
6.8/10
Schools
30 min
to Downtown
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
C+Schools
68/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
31/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
This neighborhood offers affordable housing and a lively food scene, but it struggles with high crime, limited transit, and a hot, humid climate that can make daily life uncomfortable.
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The Good
- ✓Relatively low median home price compared to city averages
- ✓Rich cultural and culinary offerings nearby
- ✓Good connectivity to downtown via major highways
- ✓Moderate cost of living for the region
Real Talk
- !Crime rates in this ZIP are significantly above the national average
- !Public transit options are sparse; most trips require a car
- !The climate is hot and humid, with heavy summer rainfall
- !Road congestion can add up to 20 minutes to commutes during peak times
- !Property taxes and insurance costs can be higher than expected
- $Higher utility bills due to cooling needs
- $Elevated homeowner’s insurance for property damage
- $Possible additional costs for neighborhood security services
Best For
culture loversbudget familiesremote workersfoodies
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
New Orleans, LA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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