Best Neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$327k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
46.1%
Homeowners
40.5
Median Age
Orleans Parish
County

Citywide median sale price $326,844: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

New Orleans neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

Lakeview
$595k median · 382 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Gentilly
$280k median · 349 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Algiers
$257k median · 302 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 5/10
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French Quarter
$440k median · 115 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 4/10
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Lower Garden District
$345k median · 97 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Mid-City
$435k median · 94 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 6/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in New Orleans

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Algiers$257k5/10
Gentilly$280k7/10
Lower Garden District$345k7/10

All Neighborhoods in New Orleans

Algiers
$257k · 302 sales
Gentilly
$280k · 349 sales
Lower Garden District
$345k · 97 sales
Garden District
$367k · 62 sales
Marigny
$430k · 76 sales
Mid-City
$435k · 94 sales
French Quarter
$440k · 115 sales
Bywater
$450k · 54 sales
Lakeview
$595k · 382 sales
Uptown
$660k · 85 sales
Marigny / Bywater
$425k · not in Redfin’s list
Warehouse District
$420k · not in Redfin’s list
Tremé
$280k · not in Redfin’s list
Treme / Seventh Ward
$232k · not in Redfin’s list

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s New Orleans neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Metairie
$330k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in New Orleans?

The median home price in New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately $327k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $195k in entry-level areas to over $525k in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in New Orleans have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Uptown (9/10) and Garden District (9/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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