Metairie, Louisiana has an overall cost of living index of 91.2, which is 8.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, while the typical home is valued around $327,500. Households earn a median of $73,042 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,042
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,175
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$327,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
91.2
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$964
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,113
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,331
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,701
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.2
Goods
93.0
Rents / Housing
77.8
Services
77.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $133,450 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,700 |
| Elementary Teacher | $56,050 |
| Electrician | $61,160 |
| Accountant | $83,360 |
| Plumber | $62,180 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $306,320 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,160 |
| Operations Manager | $130,890 |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,630 |
| Health Services Manager | $115,900 |
| Truck Driver | $54,010 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $134,390 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
139,729
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,116
Per month
Avg Home Value
$283,371
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 70001 | — | $1,110 | $286,000 |
| ZIP 70002 | — | $1,091 | $361,200 |
| ZIP 70003 | — | $1,133 | $243,200 |
| ZIP 70005 | — | $1,173 | $362,200 |
| ZIP 70006 | — | $1,132 | $308,800 |
| ZIP 70062 | — | $1,089 | $180,000 |
| ZIP 70065 | — | $1,083 | $242,200 |
January Avg
54°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
Metairie has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.2. The US national average is 100, so Metairie is 8.8 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Metairie is $1,175 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Metairie is $73,042 per year.
The median home value in Metairie is $327,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Metairie is not yet available.
Tax data for Louisiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
