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Metairie, LA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Metairie.

Population: 137,978 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Metairie, LA is $352,606 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $216,995 after a median 722 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,606/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,606

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

722

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,606
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
-4.5%
10-year appreciation
+17.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$390,773
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$216,995
Median list price
$228,575
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
722 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
668
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-2.9%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
156

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,606/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
Bridgedale Elementary School, Joseph C Moscona School, East Jefferson High School, Phoebe Hearst School, Grace King High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.4°F
Average high
80.8°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-79,834
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
118,471
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,994
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
168,059
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

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

How it compares

MetairieState medianUS median
Median home value$352,606$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$216,995$225,000$325,000
Median days on market722 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,606/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,994$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 median home value in Metairie, LA?
$352,606.
What is the median sale price in Metairie, LA?
$216,995.
How long do homes take to sell in Metairie, LA?
Median days on market: 722 days.
What is typical rent in Metairie, LA?
Typical rent: $1,606/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Metairie, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail.
Is Metairie, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Metairie, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Metairie, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Metairie, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Metairie, LA?
19 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Metairie, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Metairie, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Metairie, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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