Bywater vs French Quarter

New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Bywater
$425k median
Trendy
Neighborhood B
French Quarter
$410k median
Historic Walkable
Bywater
Metric
French Quarter
$425k

Median Price
$410k
4/10

School Rating
4/10
B-

Crime Grade
C+
75/100

Walk Score
94/100
8 min

Commute
5 min
1

Parks Nearby
0
0

Cafes
0
0

Groceries
0
23 min

Hospital
27 min
Bywater
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
80%
French Quarter
Median Price
96%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
92%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bywater or French Quarter more expensive?

Bywater has a median home price of $425k and French Quarter is $410k. French Quarter is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Bywater or French Quarter?

Bywater has a school rating of 4/10 and French Quarter rates 4/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Bywater or French Quarter safer?

Bywater has a crime grade of B- and French Quarter is graded C+.

Which is more walkable?

Bywater scores 75/100 for walkability. French Quarter scores 94/100. French Quarter is the more walkable option.