New Orleans, Louisiana
City Overview
As of 2007, New Orleans's population is 223,388 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -53.91 percent.
The median home cost in New Orleans is $217,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.81 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, New Orleans's cost of living is 9.46% Lower than the U.S. average.
New Orleans public schools spend $5,079 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in New Orleans.
The unemployment rate in New Orleans is 4.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. New Orleans jobs have Increased by 3.00 percent.
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People
The 2007 New Orleans, LA, population is 223,388. There are 1,236 people per square mile (population density).
Family in New Orleans, LA
The median age is 34.9. The US median is 37.6. 39.44% of people in New Orleans, LA, are married. 11.71% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.45 people. 13.16% of people are married, with children. 15.93% have children, but are single.
Race in New Orleans, LA
27.75% of people are white, 66.86% are black, 2.59% are asian, 0.19% are native american, and 2.37% claim 'Other'.
3.13% of the people in New Orleans, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.87% are non-hispanic).
New Orleans People SperlingViews
great music & entertainment: I guess I'm just pregidous because I think the best music is in my city. If
you visit you will experience a wide range of sounds & many, many talented
locals. The Jazz... (read more)New Orleans: A Colorful City: Affectionately called 'NOLA' by locals and natives alike, the City of New Orleans offers the casual visitor, habitual tourist and passionate local much to experience on... (read more)New Orleans rules: The city is slowly but surely coming back, with little thanks to our government and a lot of thanks to volunteers who have come to help. But pre-Katrina and... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in New Orleans, LA, is 4.80%, with job growth of 3.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.25%.
New Orleans, LA Taxes
New Orleans, LA,sales tax rate is 9.00%. Income tax is 4.00%.
New Orleans, LA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,412, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,051.
New Orleans Economy SperlingViews
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you visit you will experience a wide range of sounds & many, many talented
locals. The Jazz... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.00% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 28.25% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 9.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,412 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $32,051 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 26.77% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.59% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.61% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.36% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 13.72% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.02% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.20% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.86% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.25% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.63% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.72% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.78% | 20.24% |
| Service | 22.11% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.86% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.19% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.88% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.46% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in New Orleans, LA, is $217,500. Home appreciation is 1.81% over the last year. The median age of New Orleans, LA, real estate is 50 years.
New Orleans, LA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 46.49% of the New Orleans, LA, population. 12.44% of houses and apartments in New Orleans, LA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
New Orleans Housing SperlingViews
not much for your money: If you're looking to buy or rent in New Orleans, just know that you won't get much for your money. The city is rich culturally, but outside of that...there isn't much to... (read more)A very different place: Beautiful in archetecture and history even prior to the hurricane, this place has a very inflated cost of living. Touted as a tourist destination it does not live up to... (read more)Where to go?: I am looking for a new... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
| Median Home Age | 50 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $217,500 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.81% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 40.61% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 12.44% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 46.49% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.83 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.13% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.08% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 7.79% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 14.51% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 16.74% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.19% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.09% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 11.12% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.26% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.21% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.68% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 2.29% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.26% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.31% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 8.21% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.47% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.97% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.37% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 13.26% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 28.85% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 548 physicians per capita in New Orleans, LA. The US average is 170.
New Orleans, LA Health Index
Air quality in New Orleans, LA is 24 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in New Orleans, LA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
New Orleans Health SperlingViews
Outdoor Activities: I have been living in New orleans for about 3 years now, moved from the west coast/west. There are plenty of malls and shops, however, I miss being able to do outdoor... (read more)re: Not proud to call it home - 1/4/2008: I can understand your pain. You've seen it all and lived through it all. One can become jaded. Be let it be known, as much as you are tired of where you live and... (read more)re: Lower 9th Ward For Life - 7/25/2006: I hope you're right Derek. I've been there twice, once for the Jazz Fest 2005. I LOVE it. If I had the money to restore one of those mansions in the Garden District,... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Crime
New Orleans, LA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
New Orleans, LA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
New Orleans Crime SperlingViews
FEAR OF CRIME: This is not a safe place to live. Crime and corruption contiunes to escalate even with the good intentions and enforcement of law officials.... (read more)Quality of life: I am a New Orleans native. I think this city has gotten worst since Katrina. Crime is one reason. Too many people dependent on the... (read more)99% of Murders in N.O. are Drug Related Gangs : The murder rate after Katrina went sky high due to Drug Gangs taking over new territory.
Tourists are pretty much safe as long as they stay in the right areas.
Do... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Climate
New Orleans, LA, gets 59 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in New Orleans, LA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 47. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 22 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
New Orleans Climate SperlingViews
Climate isn't just weather: Keep in mind that New Orleans' subtropical climate doesn't just mean it's ridiculously hot (which it is), but also that bugs, especially mosquitos and roaches, love it... (read more)great music & entertainment: I guess I'm just pregidous because I think the best music is in my city. If
you visit you will experience a wide range of sounds & many, many talented
locals. The Jazz... (read more)New Orleans, could become a great place: I grew up in New Orleans, and visit very often, its difficult to understand how leaders in that city are able to snowball its citizens so easily, I mean really do... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Educate
New Orleans, LA, schools spend $5,079 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 826 students per librarian, and 649 children per counselor in New Orleans, LA schools.
New Orleans Education SperlingViews
schools: education is... (read more)Outdoor Activities: I have been living in New orleans for about 3 years now, moved from the west coast/west. There are plenty of malls and shops, however, I miss being able to do outdoor... (read more)New Orleans, could become a great place: I grew up in New Orleans, and visit very often, its difficult to understand how leaders in that city are able to snowball its citizens so easily, I mean really do... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in New Orleans, LA, takes 27 minutes. 60% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 14% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
New Orleans Transportation SperlingViews
Climate isn't just weather: Keep in mind that New Orleans' subtropical climate doesn't just mean it's ridiculously hot (which it is), but also that bugs, especially mosquitos and roaches, love it... (read more)New Orleans, could become a great place: I grew up in New Orleans, and visit very often, its difficult to understand how leaders in that city are able to snowball its citizens so easily, I mean really do... (read more)great music & entertainment: I guess I'm just pregidous because I think the best music is in my city. If
you visit you will experience a wide range of sounds & many, many talented
locals. The Jazz... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means New Orleans, LA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means New Orleans, LA is more expensive.
Overall, New Orleans, LA cost of living is 90.54.
New Orleans Cost of Living SperlingViews
A very different place: Beautiful in archetecture and history even prior to the hurricane, this place has a very inflated cost of living. Touted as a tourist destination it does not live up to... (read more)Where to go?: I am looking for a new... (read more)The comparing of two cities: Ineed to compare the cost of living of New Orleans La. to Memphis... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
Religion
44.13% of the people in New Orleans, LA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 28.14% are Catholic; 11.58% are Protestant; 0.07% are LDS; 1.68% are another Christian faith; 1.82% in New Orleans, LA are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.83% affilite with Islam.
New Orleans Religion SperlingViews
Outdoor Activities: I have been living in New orleans for about 3 years now, moved from the west coast/west. There are plenty of malls and shops, however, I miss being able to do outdoor... (read more)re: Not proud to call it home - 1/4/2008: I can understand your pain. You've seen it all and lived through it all. One can become jaded. Be let it be known, as much as you are tired of where you live and... (read more)re: Lower 9th Ward For Life - 7/25/2006: I hope you're right Derek. I've been there twice, once for the Jazz Fest 2005. I LOVE it. If I had the money to restore one of those mansions in the Garden District,... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
| Percent Religious | 44.13% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 28.14% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.58% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.07% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 5.83% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.27% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.47% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.02% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.31% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.68% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.68% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.82% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.83% | 0.54% |
Voting
77.43% of the people in New Orleans, LA are registered as Democrats. 21.74% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.84%.
New Orleans Voting SperlingViews
walkin to new orleans....: i love new orleans. she's my lifeblood. the best thing about her is that 90% of the nation's population couldn't understand her, or wouldn't care to. that's what makes... (read more)FEAR OF CRIME: This is not a safe place to live. Crime and corruption contiunes to escalate even with the good intentions and enforcement of law officials.... (read more)Quality of life: I am a New Orleans native. I think this city has gotten worst since Katrina. Crime is one reason. Too many people dependent on the... (read more)Have an opinion about New Orleans? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Orleans Click Here
