Best Neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisiana

Compare 15 neighborhoods side by side — schools, crime, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the 60-second quiz to find your personal top match.

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15
Neighborhoods
$317k
Median Price
46.1%
Homeowners
40.5
Median Age
Orleans Parish
County

Top Neighborhoods in New Orleans

French Quarter
$525k median · School 4/10 · Crime C+
Historic · Walkable

The heart of New Orleans' colonial architecture, Royal Street brims with galleries and antique shops while Jackson Square anchors the spiritual center. Balcony living defines this …

Garden District
$510k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Garden District is one of New Orleans's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Lower Garden District
$482k median · School 7/10 · Crime B+
Historic · Upscale

Magazine Street's restaurant and retail corridor anchors this tree-lined neighborhood of antebellum mansions and shotgun cottages south of the Garden District proper. Better school…

Marigny
$480k median · School 5/10 · Crime B
Trendy · Walkable

Frenchmen Street's legendary venue row—The Spotted Cat, Snug Harbor, d.b.a.—makes this historic Creole neighborhood the epicenter of authentic live music outside the Quarter. Victo…

Uptown
$450k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Uptown is one of New Orleans's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Warehouse District
$420k median · School 5/10 · Crime B-
Trendy · Urban

Converted industrial spaces along Magazine Street host galleries, restaurants, and the Contemporary Arts Center, making this the epicenter of New Orleans' creative rebirth. Young p…

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in New Orleans

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchoolsCrime
Algiers$195k5/10C+
Gentilly$210k7/10B
Mid-City$255k6/10B-

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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 $317k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $195k in entry-level areas to over $525k in premium neighborhoods.

What are the best neighborhoods in New Orleans for families?

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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, crime grade, walkability, and price range match your profile.