Uptown vs Bywater

New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Uptown leads
Uptown wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Uptown
$840k median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Bywater
$425k median
Trendy
Uptown
Metric
Bywater
$840k

Median Price
$425k
9/10

School Rating
4/10
A-

Crime Grade
B-
48/100

Walk Score
75/100
10 min

Commute
8 min
11

Parks Nearby
1
0

Cafes
0
1

Groceries
0
9 min

Hospital
23 min
Uptown
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
64%
Bywater
Median Price
51%
School Rating
44%
Crime Grade
76%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uptown or Bywater more expensive?

Uptown has a median home price of $840k and Bywater is $425k. Bywater is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Uptown or Bywater?

Uptown has a school rating of 9/10 and Bywater rates 4/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Uptown or Bywater safer?

Uptown has a crime grade of A- and Bywater is graded B-.

Which is more walkable?

Uptown scores 48/100 for walkability. Bywater scores 75/100. Bywater is the more walkable option.