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Ama
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
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Suburb
New Orleans

Ama

#15 in Best Places to Buy a House in New Orleans Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Ama is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 1,229. Ama is in St. Charles Parish. Living in Ama offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Ama and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Ama are highly rated.
    About Ama...
    Population
    1,229
    Suburb of
    New Orleans
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,563
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Ama Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      32%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      50%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
    More About Ama Residents

    Working in Ama

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,227
    National
    $69,021
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