New Orleans
- City in Louisiana
City
New Orleans
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Louisiana
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 661 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade D
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$255,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,079
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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New Orleans Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving New Orleans
- grade A+
Benjamin Franklin High School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 474 reviews
- grade A+
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 339 reviews
- grade A+
The Willow School New Orleans
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 269 reviews
- grade A+
Belle Chasse Academy
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 65 reviews
Top Private Schools Near New Orleans
- grade A+
Metairie Park Country Day School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 46 reviews
- grade A+
Isidore Newman School
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 50 reviews
- grade A+
Mount Carmel Academy
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 286 reviews
- grade A+
Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 79 reviews
- grade A
St. Martin's Episcopal School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 53 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault972.1national 282.7
- Murder71.9national 6.1
- Rape119.4national 40.7
- Robbery280.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary496.3national 500.1
- Theft3,009.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft1,135.3national 284
Residents
Working in New Orleans
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,594
National
$69,021Similar Places
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New Orleans Reviews
Rating 3.97 out of 5 661 reviews
I love New Orleans! The culture, the music, the food, and the people make it such a special place. There truly is no other city like it. Every single day I witness something magical as I walk through the city. However, the lack of police is a huge problem. Crime is increasing at an alarming rate due to the lack of police officers and law enforcement numbers keep dwindling. Emergency response to 911 calls is dangerously slow, so you pretty much need to be prepared to defend yourself because you're on your own here. I would love to see law enforcement improve as well as the city government. The infrastructure of New Orleans is in dire need of improvement. The roads are terrible and need improvement and continued maintenance. However, even will these difficulties, New Orleans is still a magical place.
What I love about New Orleans is definitely the food, scenery, and Mardi Gras. There’s no other place like NOLA where you will find delicious foods. From gumbo to seafood and even other cuisines that have a cajun twist like Thai and other Asian foods. I also love the city’s gorgeous views. The Lakefront area is a sight to see! Beautiful houses and great lake sights are a plus living in the city. And of course, New Orleans’ own holiday Mardi Gras. I love going out at night to catch some beads, have a good time, and see extravagant floats! You will meet many people from all over and make some great friends. This is a perfect social activity for those who are outgoing. I love my city but like other places, they do have some downsides. For starters, the streets are pretty bad. It takes construction workers months to a year to finish the roads so the majority of our streets are bumpy. Our crime rate is one of the highest, especially in certain areas. However, NOLA is a part of me I love.
New Orleans is hard to categorize. If you want good food and great music you'll be in good company. If you want an affordable apartment, look for some roommates.
I can speak to UNO, it's affordable and commuter-friendly. I love the art program, though it's criminally underfunded.
If you find yourself getting bored on a daily basis, that likely won't happen here! There's always an event, a concert, a parade or a festival to attend. I truly do love it here, but I recognize it's flaws and it's important to share them.
Be careful finding an apartment, there are a few FB groups to steer you in the right direction. There's alot of gentrification in New Orleans, and it's swarming with AirBnBs that displace residents. Just do some research and be respectful of the people who have lived here for a very long time. :)
I can speak to UNO, it's affordable and commuter-friendly. I love the art program, though it's criminally underfunded.
If you find yourself getting bored on a daily basis, that likely won't happen here! There's always an event, a concert, a parade or a festival to attend. I truly do love it here, but I recognize it's flaws and it's important to share them.
Be careful finding an apartment, there are a few FB groups to steer you in the right direction. There's alot of gentrification in New Orleans, and it's swarming with AirBnBs that displace residents. Just do some research and be respectful of the people who have lived here for a very long time. :)