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LA area data

New Orleans, LA

Aggregated across 18 ZIP codes in New Orleans.

Population: 371,853 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Orleans, LA is $276,031 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,978 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,589/month. 75 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,031

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$276,031
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-10.8%
5-year appreciation
-12.3%
10-year appreciation
+15.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2017)
$338,373
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
$319,978
Median list price
$325,029
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,008
For-sale inventory
2,085
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
2,107
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
307

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,589/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
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
75
Elementary schools
43
Middle schools
1
High schools
26
Charter schools
72
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS, The NET Charter High School, KIPP Central City
Schools include
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS, The NET Charter High School, KIPP Central City, Opportunities Academy, Young Audiences Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
126,553
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (1.5 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
71.0°F
Average high
79.7°F
Average low
62.4°F
Annual precipitation
65.9 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
336
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,095
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
84,669

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (0 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
24
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
-3,093 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
53.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,051
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,869
Average weekly wage
$1,304
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
882

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

How it compares

New OrleansState medianUS median
Typical home value$276,031$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$319,978$225,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,589/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,051$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 New Orleans, LA?
$276,031.
What is the median sale price in New Orleans, LA?
$319,978.
How long do homes take to sell in New Orleans, LA?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in New Orleans, LA?
Typical rent: $1,589/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Orleans, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is New Orleans, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 126,553 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 New Orleans, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Orleans, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Orleans, LA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Agriculture Street Landfill, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve New Orleans, LA?
75 schools (43 elementary, 1 middle, 26 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Orleans, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Orleans, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Orleans, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in New Orleans

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