Living in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Jefferson Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 436,275, part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Kenner, Gretna.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,644/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $229K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 67°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Jefferson Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.