Living in Metairie
Metairie is a city in Louisiana, United States, home to 138,481 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 4%, #164 of 4,750), car-free households (top 6%, #214 of 3,933), commuters (top 7%, #424 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Metairie
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Lake Pontchartrain is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater New Orleans, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 13 min and sets around 0:05; in late June it sets around 3:05.
How Metairie ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #9,351 of 11,898 | #49 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,332 of 9,771 | #22 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,342 of 8,006 | #29 of 110 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,443 of 6,237 | #20 of 83 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,799 of 9,474 | #44 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #6,639 of 9,474 | #27 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,300 of 10,762 | #35 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #448 of 4,537 | #2 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #333 of 4,444 | #2 of 56 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #652 of 3,053 | #2 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,098 of 7,271 | #27 of 108 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #424 of 6,227 | #2 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #214 of 3,933 | #2 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #662 of 2,119 | #7 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,216 of 8,006 | #20 of 110 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #5,574 of 12,111 | #77 of 199 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #320 of 4,114 | #2 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,836 of 7,271 | #1 of 108 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,160 of 9,474 | #2 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,073 of 18,063 | #310 of 316 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #8,045 of 16,523 | #55 of 277 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #15,476 of 18,063 | #309 of 316 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,251 of 16,523 | #13 of 277 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #544 of 21,167 | #2 of 369 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,212 of 12,111 | #176 of 199 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,190 of 6,413 | #7 of 127 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,809 of 12,111 | #2 of 199 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #164 of 4,750 | #2 of 62 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Metairie Terrace 1 km
- Jefferson (Louisiana) 2 km
- Bridge City (Louisiana) 6 km
- River Ridge 7 km
- Harahan 7 km
- New Orleans 8 km
- Kenner 9 km
- Westwego 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.