2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in LouisianaAbout this List

Prairieville

• Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
• 92 reviews

Current Resident: Prairieville is an up and coming suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The schools are phenomenal with great academics and are the top in the state. Over the past few years, Prairieville has developed very fast, with many new restaurants and places to shop. Living there my entire life, I have never felt unsafe. Overall, Prairieville is a great town with many opportunities and is family-oriented. I love it!!!
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• 30,536 Population

Destrehan

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Destrehan is having the best of both worlds - we are 15 miles from the unique culture of New Orleans and yet we are a quiet, safe neighborhood with a much sought-after sense of community. Our public school system is second to none, we boost of a widely renowned swamp conservation program in our school system and beyond. There is a fabulous community education program offered to all ages. Business is strong with several chemical plants nearby who proudly donate to our school enrichment programs and businesses. They work closely with our schools and one of our school programs allow our students access to and participation in procedures and experiments in the plants in real-time!
One area I would like to see improved is having traffic lights installed at one particular junction near my house as there can be traffic jams at rush hours.
Other than that I am so proud and blessed to be a Destrehanian!!
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• 10,906 Population

Mandeville

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 55 reviews

Current Resident: This city is beautiful! The atmosphere is amazing and is very family oriented. There is always something to do around here. Growing up in such a nice town has been a blessing and I would highly recommend anyone to move to Mandeville!
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• 12,215 Population

Lake Terrace & Oaks

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
• 3 reviews

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• 2,143 Population

Baker/Zachary

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 24 reviews

Former Resident: Everyone make you feel at home. Also, Zachary is rising up in variety of businesses that are family-friendly.
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• 44,209 Population

Lakewood

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

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• 1,852 Population

Abita Springs

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Abita Springs, Louisiana is beautiful piece of America and a great place to live and raise children. Scenic waterways, pine forest, and oaks abound. We've been here since 1984 having moved from the suburbs of New Orleans. We're in the heart of a major ozone belt so we have clean air and water. Abita Springs is wonderful small town living with great food, neighbors, and music. We are 20 miles from Lake Pontchartrain and only 60 miles form the French Quarter in New Orleans. Abita Springs is the former site of a Choctaw Indian Village named for Indian Princess, Abita, or so the legend goes. French explorers and trappers lived among the Choctaw as early as the 1690s.
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• 2,487 Population

Elmwood

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I absolutely love the location! Everything is nearby as well. If I can't walk to it the drive isn't more than 15 minutes. There's plenty places to visit and things to do, no matter what time of day. Always clean and the people are not only friendly and helpful, but abundantly diverse. I've met so many new friends and haven't had an issue with anyone or anything. The price of living in such a nice area is reasonable. On top of all that, cops are always making their rounds so I feel safer here than the bigger city nearby. I'd recommend this area to anyone of my friends and family.
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• 5,037 Population

Youngsville

• Town in Louisiana
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: It is an amazing city and a great place for new couples starting a family. I've lived here all my life and I enjoy the atmosphere and the incredible southern hospitality. The commute to work and school is between five to twenty minutes with light traffic. It is very convenient. The schools are also amazing Ernest Gallet Elementary was built around twenty-five years ago and still looks brand new and has amazing teachers. A high school was just built also called Southside High and just opened in 2017. It's just a great town!
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• 11,950 Population

Brusly

• Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: It's very homey and a close community, while not knowing every single person. I have lived here my whole life and it is safe. It is also very safe. There are many small, locally owned businesses. There is good and affordable food. The environment is very family friendly and a great place to start and grow your family.
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• 2,721 Population

Montz

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 1 review

Current Resident: I have lived in Montz for over 10 years. It is a small town with nothing to do, but it has some amazing aspects. For starters, it's a quiet place. Whether you're retired or raising a family, everyone will fit in. It is also within St. Charles Parish. The schools in this area are phenomenal. Notable neighborhoods include Country Cottage and Evangeline Estates. Laplace is a short, 10 minute drive. It is close to Kenner and Metairie.
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• 2,140 Population

Paradis

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 1 review

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• 1,616 Population

Prien

• Town in Louisiana
• 8 reviews

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• 7,864 Population

Lakeshore - Lake Vista

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Lake Vista is a premier neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Its boundaries are: Lake Pontchartrain to the north, Bayou St. John to the east, Robert E. Lee Boulevard to the south with City Park golf course and Lake Pontchartrain to the north.
Lake Vista is famous for it bird street names and homes facing a lane/sidewalk, instead of a street. From Lake Vista | New Orleans - Local Guide
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• 3,699 Population

Garden District

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
• 1 review

Current Resident: Upon first moving to New Orleans we lived downtown and immediately began casing the city for the ideal neighborhood to live in. Of course the Garden District instantly appealed to us because of the safety, walkability, and access to grocery stores, cafes and proximity to the streetcar. We waited until we could find an affordable apartment off of 8th and St Charles and have never been happier!
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• 2,074 Population

Zachary

• Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
• 29 reviews

Works Here: Very strong sense of community and acceptance of diversity. Friendly to visitors and willing to try new things. Top-tier public education and sports programs.
No fear of serious crime or avoidable neighborhoods. Not a gentrified attitude
in town. No "power broker" local citizens who try to control things. Great sense
of acceptable land use for residential and commercial.
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• 16,879 Population

Broussard

• Town in Louisiana
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: I love the changes that are already being made! The newly added park has made for many new adventures and community events that have been a blast! Broussard is honestly a beautiful, quiet, close knit town in Louisiana that I love with all my heart!
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• 10,888 Population

Uptown

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
• 9 reviews

Nearby Resident: Everyone automatically thinks of rowdy Bourbon when it comes to New Orleans, but the real magic is Uptown. Here you will find affordable to pricey local boutiques on Magazine St. As well as culinary dishes that specialize in the unique authenic taste of New Orleans. And at the Audobon Zoo, they all asked for you! The zoo is a staple to the city and is a must-see attraction.
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• 6,255 Population

Addis

• Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: In Addis, there are constantly new opportunities for housing, because the neighborhoods are always growing. The public schools in this area are 4A so their scores prove a lot. The nightlife here is great for families because it's pretty peaceful, and calm for the most part. The Addis policemen are usually pretty aware of what is going on around them so the safety is also another plus. As far as commute time, everything is pretty close together so it would take little to no time to reach a grocery or convenience store, a gas station etc.
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• 4,691 Population

Lakeview

• Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Its a fine neighborhood. I very much like living near Harrison avenue and being able to walk to a grocery, my bank, a convenience store, and multiple bars and restaurants.
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• 8,154 Population

St. Rose

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: It is safe, has excellent schools with free after school tutoring and active teachers. There is little to no crime and people are open and friendly to several groups of people. There is a diverse range of incomes and ethnicities in St.Rose. It is not too far away from New Orleans and commuter time is typically 20 minutes.
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• 8,123 Population

Meraux

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Meraux, Louisiana is a small town that is filled to the brim with opportunity. The diversity of cultures is spectacular. Our education system goes above and beyond. Meraux is the place where a small-town girl can transform into the most ideal version of herself.
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• 7,073 Population

Maurice

• Town in Louisiana
• 4 reviews

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• 1,501 Population

Ama

• Suburb of New Orleans, LA
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I love our small town. Fixed on the west side of the Mississippi River, Ama is a small 5 mile strip with roads branched off the great River Road. Everyone is close and it is a great place to raise my family!
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• 1,361 Population

Milton

• Town in Louisiana
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here all of my life, and so has many who have lived here. It is somewhere that families tend to stay for an abundance of years, and do not particularly leave. The community is family friendly and everyone knows everyone.
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• 2,460 Population