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Compare Metairie to New Orleans
This post compares Metairie, Louisiana to New Orleans, 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) | New Orleans (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 144,822 | 388,182 |
| Income (median) | $44,683 | $41,552 |
| Home Value (median) | $223,000 | $205,000 |
| White | 81% | 34% |
| Black | 10% | 59% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| With Kids | 26% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 35 |
| Rentals | 38% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Metairie or New Orleans?
A: Metairie has a much smaller population count than New Orleans: 144822 compared with 388182 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Metairie or in New Orleans?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Metairie.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Metairie or New Orleans?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Metairie.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Orleans does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Metairie versus 52% for New Orleans.
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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