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New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Guide

Population: 384K · LA

Walkability (est.)
31
Car-Dependent
Safety Score
71
718 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
26.1 min
one way
Work from Home
13%
of workers

Commute Breakdown

Drive Alone: 65%
Public Transit: 7%
Work from Home: 13%
Other: 15%

Source: Census ACS 2022

Amenities

1,920
Restaurants (est.)
77
Parks (est.)
8
Hospitals (est.)

Estimated from Census County Business Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in New Orleans?

New Orleans has many diverse neighborhoods. Use our walkability and safety scores to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

What is the average commute time in New Orleans?

The average commute in New Orleans, LA is 26.1 minutes. 65% of workers drive alone, 7% use public transit, and 13% work from home (Census ACS 2022).

How safe is New Orleans?

New Orleans has a safety score of 71/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 718 per 100,000 residents. This is above average for major US cities.

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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.