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Metairie
  • City in Louisiana
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Metairie

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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Metairie is a city in Louisiana with a population of 140,590. Metairie is in Jefferson Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Metairie offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Metairie there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Metairie and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Metairie...
    Population
    140,590
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $261,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,004
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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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
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Metairie

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,740
    National
    $69,021
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