Overall Edge
Metairie leads
Metairie wins 5 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Bywater
$425k median
Trendy
Neighborhood B
Metairie
$330k median
Suburban Family
⭐ Overall Leader
Bywater
Metric
Metairie
$425k
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Median Price
Median Price
$330k
4/10
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School Rating
School Rating
8/10
B-
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
B+
75/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
8 min
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Commute
Commute
20 min
1
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
1
0
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Cafes
Cafes
1
0
–
Groceries
Groceries
0
23 min
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Hospital
Hospital
21 min
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Is Bywater or Metairie more expensive?
Bywater has a median home price of $425k and Metairie is $330k. Metairie is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Bywater or Metairie?
Bywater has a school rating of 4/10 and Metairie rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Bywater or Metairie safer?
Bywater has a crime grade of B- and Metairie is graded B+.
Which is more walkable?
Bywater scores 75/100 for walkability. Metairie scores 38/100. Bywater is the more walkable option.