New Orleans, LA
Population 376,035 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA MSA. Moving to or from New Orleans? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
376,035
Cost of living (RPP)
92.597
Annual avg temp
71°F
Typical home
$242,493
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,339 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $296,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,211/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.43 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.597 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 71.231, goods 93.691, services 86.009. Source: BEA, New Orleans-Metairie, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
71°F
January low
47°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
0.1"
Annual precipitation 60.1". Station: NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AP, LA US (5.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$242,493
ZHVI YoY
-3.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,665/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Total employment (MSA)
514,800
Median wage (annual)
$43,510
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 64,460 | $38,680 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 59,980 | $26,320 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 48,630 | $37,420 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 48,580 | $31,100 |
| Management Occupations | 33,120 | $101,850 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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