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Metairie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
138,995
Population
6,002/sq mi density
$73,256
Median Income
$45,419 per capita
$308,900
Home Value
$319,799 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
321 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,256 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$308,900 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$308,900
10% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
65,660
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$308,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$319,799
Median Sale Price
$332,500
Median List Price
$338,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,159/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,650/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
95
Price Drops
25.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Active Inventory
477
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $308,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,799 |
| Median Sale Price | $332,500 |
| Median List Price | $338,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,650 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.2% |
| Homes Sold | 95 |
| Active Inventory | 477 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 65,660 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |