Garden District vs Metairie

New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Garden District leads
Garden District wins 8 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Garden District
$355k median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Metairie
$330k median
Suburban Family
Garden District
Metric
Metairie
$355k

Median Price
$330k
9/10

School Rating
8/10
A-

Crime Grade
B+
48/100

Walk Score
38/100
8 min

Commute
20 min
7

Parks Nearby
1
5

Cafes
1
3

Groceries
0
7 min

Hospital
21 min
Garden District
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Metairie
Median Price
93%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
94%
Walk Score
79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden District or Metairie more expensive?

Garden District has a median home price of $355k and Metairie is $330k. Metairie is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Garden District or Metairie?

Garden District has a school rating of 9/10 and Metairie rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Garden District or Metairie safer?

Garden District has a crime grade of A- and Metairie is graded B+.

Which is more walkable?

Garden District scores 48/100 for walkability. Metairie scores 38/100. Garden District is the more walkable option.