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Compare Metairie to Baton Rouge
This post compares Metairie, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Metairie (CDP) | Baton Rouge (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 144,822 | 227,549 |
| Income (median) | $44,683 | $39,144 |
| Home Value (median) | $223,000 | $162,600 |
| White | 81% | 38% |
| Black | 10% | 54% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| With Kids | 26% | 25% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 31 |
| Rentals | 38% | 50% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Metairie or Baton Rouge?
A: Metairie has a smaller population count than Baton Rouge: 144822 compared with 227549 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Metairie or in Baton Rouge?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Metairie.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Metairie or Baton Rouge?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Metairie.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Baton Rouge does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Metairie versus 50% for Baton Rouge.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Metairie may include: Kenner, Lafayette, and Slidell.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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