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Metairie, LA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Metairie.

Population: 137,978 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Metairie, LA is $346,413 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,438 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,608/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,413

Typical home value

+6.5%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$346,413
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
-5.2%
10-year appreciation
+17.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$383,428
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$352,438
Median list price
$355,650
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
404
For-sale inventory
676
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
572
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
150

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,608/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,096/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,229/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Bridgedale Elementary School, Joseph C Moscona School, East Jefferson High School, Phoebe Hearst School, Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · hail: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
46,811
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (5.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.4°F
Average high
80.8°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-79,834
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
118,471
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
25
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,994
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
170,878
Average weekly wage
$1,279
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
410

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MetairieState medianUS median
Typical home value$346,413$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$352,438$225,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,608/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,994$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Metairie, LA?
$346,413.
What is the median sale price in Metairie, LA?
$352,438.
How long do homes take to sell in Metairie, LA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Metairie, LA?
Typical rent: $1,608/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Metairie, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, hail.
Is Metairie, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 46,811 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Metairie, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Metairie, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Metairie, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Metairie, LA?
18 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Metairie, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Metairie, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Metairie, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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