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Metairie

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  • City in Louisiana
  • 187 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B+
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Metairie is a city in Louisiana with a population of 144,772. Metairie is in Jefferson Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Metairie offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Metairie there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Metairie and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Metairie are above average.
About Metairie...
Population
144,772

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$219,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$887
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%
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Metairie Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$54,176
National
$55,322
Children
17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

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Metairie is a suburb of New Orleans and has lots of great amenities for families. It sits right on the lake which is beautiful! There are some great parks and several very good private schools. The Lakeside Mall is great and there are lots of places to eat around the city. It's also very fun during Mardi Gras!
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Where I live in Metairie is very family friendly. We all know our neighbors and because of that, it is a very safe place to live. We have almost no crime in our ten block radius. But Metairie is the largest non-city in the country so not every area is as safe as mine. But it is much less crime than New Orleans, our direct neighbor. Most who were brought up in Metairie usually stay and bring their families up here as well. I would absolutely recommend to anyone wishing to raise a family to consider Metairie Louisiana.
It's close to the city, but with way better parking! With features like the Lakeside Shopping Centre, the Lakeview jogging path, and countless restaurants down Veterans Blvd, it's a happy medium between city life and quiet suburbia.