Lower Garden District vs Bywater

New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Lower Garden District
$425k median
Historic Upscale
Neighborhood B
Bywater
$425k median
Trendy
Lower Garden District
Metric
Bywater
$425k

Median Price
$425k
7/10

School Rating
4/10
B+

Crime Grade
B-
79/100

Walk Score
75/100
12 min

Commute
8 min
0

Parks Nearby
1
0

Cafes
0
0

Groceries
0
26 min

Hospital
23 min
Lower Garden District
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Bywater
Median Price
100%
School Rating
57%
Crime Grade
81%
Walk Score
95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower Garden District or Bywater more expensive?

Lower Garden District has a median home price of $425k and Bywater is $425k. Bywater is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Lower Garden District or Bywater?

Lower Garden District has a school rating of 7/10 and Bywater rates 4/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Lower Garden District or Bywater safer?

Lower Garden District has a crime grade of B+ and Bywater is graded B-.

Which is more walkable?

Lower Garden District scores 79/100 for walkability. Bywater scores 75/100. Lower Garden District is the more walkable option.