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Thinking About The Metairie, LA Area?

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.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

40,529

Median Home

$243K

Median Income

$77K

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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+).

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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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Nearby Areas

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New Orleans Area

Home: $572K7 mi away

Baton Rouge Area

Home: $276K60 mi away

Shreveport Area

Home: $295K267 mi away

Bossier City Area

Home: $257K271 mi away

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

Livability Grades

How Metairie stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA

EnvironmentB

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.