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Metairie, LA vs Doral, FL

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- Household income in Doral, is 18% more than it is in Metairie and is 11% above the National Average.
- Metairie unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Doral unemployment rate is 7.0%.
 Metairie, LADoral, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$39,731  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$77,774$69,021
 Family Median Income$88,164  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Metairie, LADoral, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock9.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Metairie, LADoral, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.3%1.2%
 Education, library6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology9.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock3.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock8.4%13.1%
Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Doral    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

If you are looking to do business in DORAL, FL- TURN AROUND. I have seen the city inspectors, planners, and police harrass businesses and the public like no one else. I  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great if you like ocean sports on the  More

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Over 17 years ago

It is a great place to live if you like being close to it all and do not mind heavy traffic at certain times of the day... Lots of Warehouse and Office parks... Nice  More

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