At a Glance
Median Income
$55,339
$39,698 per capita
Home Value
$296,400
Zillow: $243,781
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How New Orleans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Orleans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Orleans a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Orleans residents earn a median household income of $55,339 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,698. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,204 business establishments, including 1,665 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Orleans is $296,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,781. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 35.4% 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 1958.
Education
42.0% of adults in New Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Orleans has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population376,035
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,219/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,339
Per Capita$39,698
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$30,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
B+
Home Value$296,400
Rent$1,211
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$243,781
Housing Units193,999
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation-3 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 82%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations61
Libraries15
Did You Know?
New Orleans was founded in 1718.
The median home in New Orleans was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.560 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,665 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.