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New Orleans, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Orleans Parish County
New Orleans, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is New Orleans a Good Place to Live?
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 4.8% (33% 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 $239,751. 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.
Safety & Crime
New Orleans reports 1,145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 201% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,293/100K. The murder rate is 30.7/100K.
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 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.