Harahan, LA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

James Lewis Aug 29, 2025

Living in Harahan -the reality

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 8,939 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyo...

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James Lewis Aug 24, 2025

Just moved to Harahan, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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Hudson Robinson Apr 15, 2025

Anyone work in healthcare in Harahan?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,222 in Harahan. You can expect to pay around $1,052 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surp...

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Isaiah Lewis Jan 18, 2025

Harahan is underrated, change my mind

OK so Been living here since 2022. Crime rate is something to consider -Harahan sits at 129.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 8,939 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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