Hey everyone, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,211 for rent here. With a population of 376K, New Orleans is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 72°F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a mid-size city city with about 376K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Emily Scott
glad someone said it
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Mackenzie Cook
couldn't agree more
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Theodore Phillips
I've lived in North for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- The nightlife scene is decent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Aiden Mendoza
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much stable but now it's better than expected.
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Maya
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Avery N.
seconding this
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Ryan Cox
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from San Francisco about 6 years ago. The main reasons were work and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are reasonable, gas is tough.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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true_nevaeh19
seconding this
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Lily Martin
I work in marketing here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is pretty good. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Eugene G.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Daniel S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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