Living in New Orleans
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana, United States, home to 362,701 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 3%, #126 of 4,750), students (top 3%, #60 of 2,119), car-free households (top 7%, #248 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Orleans
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Lake Pontchartrain is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater New Orleans, 6 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 3:04.
How New Orleans 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 | 30 | #10,382 of 11,898 | #73 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #6,927 of 9,771 | #126 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income family | 28 | #7,114 of 8,006 | #75 of 110 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #5,457 of 6,237 | #51 of 83 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,593 of 9,474 | #59 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #8,179 of 9,474 | #63 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,161 of 10,762 | #50 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,724 of 4,537 | #9 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,336 of 4,444 | #6 of 56 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #1,605 of 3,053 | #9 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,703 of 7,271 | #66 of 108 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,742 of 6,227 | #18 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #248 of 3,933 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #60 of 2,119 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,545 of 8,006 | #81 of 110 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,178 of 12,111 | #199 of 199 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #436 of 4,114 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #3,507 of 7,271 | #15 of 108 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #6,773 of 9,474 | #25 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,208 of 18,063 | #312 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 | 15 | #10,386 of 16,523 | #97 of 277 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #16,618 of 18,063 | #316 of 316 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,335 of 16,523 | #21 of 277 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,225 of 21,167 | #4 of 369 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #10,498 of 12,111 | #141 of 199 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,453 of 6,413 | #60 of 127 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,677 of 12,111 | #33 of 199 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #126 of 4,750 | #1 of 62 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gretna (Louisiana) 5 km
- Harvey (Louisiana) 6 km
- Terrytown (Louisiana) 6 km
- Marrero 7 km
- Jefferson (Louisiana) 8 km
- Metairie 8 km
- Westwego 8 km
- Metairie Terrace 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.