City Intelligence

Metairie, LA

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Metairie. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

85/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA
EnvironmentA-
WeatherA+

Population

40,529

Median Home

$243K

Median Income

$77K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 40,529, Metairie is a mid-sized LA city. Median household income is $77K with homes valued around $243K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Metairie, LA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$243K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

78%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Metairie, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

70003

Area Stats

Pop: 40,529

Home Value: $243K

Metairie Area Map

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Schools Near Metairie

Schools in and around Metairie, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (6)

Alice Birney Elementary School

Bridgedale Elementary School

Green Park Elementary School

Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School

Harold Keller Elementary School

John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School

Middle Schools (11)

A.C. Alexander School

Bissonet Plaza School

Harahan School

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School

JCFA-East

Jefferson School

John Q. Adams Middle School

Joseph C Moscona School

Phoebe Hearst School

T.H. Harris Middle School

High Schools (3)

Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School

East Jefferson High School

Riverside Alternative High School

Private Schools (20)

ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL

CRESCENT CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL

GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS

MEMORIAL BAPTIST SCHOOL

OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL

ST ANGELA MERICI SCHOOL

ST ANN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST BENILDE SCHOOL

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA

ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL

ST CLEMENT OF ROME SCHOOL

ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR SCHOOL

ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL

ST RITA SCHOOL

ST THERESE ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Metairie stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA
EnvironmentA-
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Metairie and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.