Uptown vs Metairie

New Orleans, LA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Uptown leads
Uptown wins 7 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Uptown
$840k median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Metairie
$330k median
Suburban Family
Uptown
Metric
Metairie
$840k

Median Price
$330k
9/10

School Rating
8/10
A-

Crime Grade
B+
48/100

Walk Score
38/100
10 min

Commute
20 min
11

Parks Nearby
1
0

Cafes
1
1

Groceries
0
9 min

Hospital
21 min
Uptown
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Metairie
Median Price
39%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
94%
Walk Score
79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uptown or Metairie more expensive?

Uptown has a median home price of $840k and Metairie is $330k. Metairie is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Uptown or Metairie?

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

Is Uptown or Metairie safer?

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

Which is more walkable?

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