At a Glance
Median Income
$73,256
$45,419 per capita
Home Value
$308,900
Zillow: $328,021
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Metairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metairie a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metairie residents earn a median household income of $73,256 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,419. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Metairie is $308,900 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,021. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
39.9% of adults in Metairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metairie has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population138,995
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density6,002/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,256
Per Capita$45,419
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A
Home Value$308,900
Rent$1,159
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$328,021
Housing Units65,660
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Metairie was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.