New Orleans, New Orleans LA — neighborhood review

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans · Orleans Parish · LA 70119

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

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Verdict

$371K

Median Price

70/100

Walk Score

7.3/10

Schools

30 min

to Downtown New Orleans

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
B-Walkability
70/100
WYLT Score55/100

Our Take

New Orleans’ 70119 offers affordable homes, a vibrant food scene and decent walkability for the price, but crime is a serious concern and public transit is nearly nonexistent. It can be a fun place if you’re comfortable with an urban environment that’s busy and sometimes risky.

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The Good

  • Low‑cost homes for the average income level
  • Rich culinary and cultural life
  • Decent walk score for local errands
  • Mix of historic and new housing

Real Talk

  • !Violent crime rates are high in the area
  • !Petty property crime and theft are common
  • !Noise and traffic can be disruptive especially late at night
  • !Public transit options are very limited
  • $Higher utility bills due to older infrastructure
  • $Insurance premiums can be elevated despite low flood zone risk
  • $Older homes may require frequent maintenance

Best For

budget conscious buyersfood loversremote workers who prefer some walkabilityhistory enthusiasts

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
High
9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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