Uptown vs French Quarter

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
French Quarter
$410k median
Historic Walkable
Uptown
Metric
French Quarter
$840k

Median Price
$410k
9/10

School Rating
4/10
A-

Crime Grade
C+
48/100

Walk Score
94/100
10 min

Commute
5 min
11

Parks Nearby
0
0

Cafes
0
1

Groceries
0
9 min

Hospital
27 min
Uptown
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
51%
French Quarter
Median Price
49%
School Rating
44%
Crime Grade
71%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uptown or French Quarter more expensive?

Uptown has a median home price of $840k and French Quarter is $410k. French Quarter is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Uptown or French Quarter?

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

Is Uptown or French Quarter safer?

Uptown has a crime grade of A- and French Quarter is graded C+.

Which is more walkable?

Uptown scores 48/100 for walkability. French Quarter scores 94/100. French Quarter is the more walkable option.