Verdict
Metairie leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, Livability, while New Orleans leads on Safety, Weather.
Score Comparison
Affordability
LA
69
✓ winsLA
55
Educational Attainment
LA
67
✓ winsLA
65
Safety
LA
—
LA
9
✓ winsWeather
LA
—
LA
85
✓ winsLivability
LA
68
✓ winsLA
52
Full Comparison
| Metric | Metairie | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 140,046 | 380,408 |
| Median Income | $72,070 ✓ | $51,116 |
| Median Rent | $1,120 ✓ | $1,162 |
| Median Home Value | $289,800 | $281,500 ✓ |
| Median Age | 42 | 38 |
| HS Graduation | 93% ✓ | 89% |
| Bachelor's+ | 39% | 41% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 88% ✓ | 82% |
| Homeownership | 63% ✓ | 49% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min ✓ | 25 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | N/A | 15.16 |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | N/A | 46.41 |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | 72°F |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 68" | 61" |