Metairie, Louisiana
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 4% for comfortable days
- bottom 1% for sales tax
Metairie is a city in Louisiana with about 140,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and sales tax.
Official websitemetairie.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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68%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 8.0 in4.7 in
oppressive 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 43% of US places
Home Value$290k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.54%better than 86% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.62%better than 53% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation68.3 in99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 30% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 2% of US places
Comfortable Days135 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.0better than 19% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 51% of US places
School Quality63.3better than 58% of US places
Violent Crime1583/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime2716/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population140,04699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4477th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.9%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability7.3/20better than 65% of US places
Airport Distance5 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.99better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Metairie an affordable place to live?
- Metairie is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Metairie?
- The median home value in Metairie is $290k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Metairie?
- Median household income in Metairie is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Metairie?
- Median gross rent in Metairie is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Metairie safe?
- Metairie is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1583/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 2716/100k.
- What is the weather like in Metairie?
- Metairie averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 68.3 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Metairie?
- Public-school quality in Metairie is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Metairie?
- The average one-way commute in Metairie is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)