Living in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 389,617, part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are New Orleans.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,684/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $263K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 66°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

Orleans Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.