New Orleans, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In New Orleans, Louisiana Summary
Life in New Orleans research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New Orleans over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Orleans:
The population in New Orleans is 383,974.
The median home value in New Orleans is $255,500.
The median income in New Orleans is $45,594.
The cost of living in New Orleans is 100 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in New Orleans is $1,079.
The unemployment rate in New Orleans is 8.4%.
The poverty rate in New Orleans is 23.8%.
Table Of Contents
New Orleans SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8
New Orleans, LA Crime Report
22,522
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,084.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
161.81%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Orleans / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 22,522 | 6,084.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5,345 | 1,444.1 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 266 | 71.9 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1,039 | 280.7 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,598 | 972.1 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 17,177 | 4,640.8 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,837 | 496.3 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 11,138 | 3,009.2 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 4,202 | 1,135.3 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
New Orleans, LA Cost Of Living
100
New Orleans's Overall Cost Of Living
New Orleans's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | New Orleans | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 76 | 86 | 100 | |
New Orleans, LA Photos
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Rankings for New Orleans in Louisiana
Map Of New Orleans, LA
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Population over time in New Orleans
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 391,249 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 389,648 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 388,182 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 382,922 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 376,738 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 368,471 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 357,013 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | 341,407 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 321,409 | 8.8% |
| 2012 | 295,285 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Orleans
| Race | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.6% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 57.6% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in New Orleans
| Gender | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Orleans for adults over 25
| Education | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Orleans, Louisiana
| Income | New Orleans | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.7% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
