New Orleans has a population of approximately 383,974 and experiences a population change rate of -20.78%. The population density is 2,266.3 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for New Orleans is $45,594, with 156,586 households and an average household size of 2.37.
Home Value
The median value of a home in New Orleans is $256,000 with an appreciation rate of 9.20%. 38.90% of housing in the state is owned while 42.07% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in New Orleans is 107.5 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in New Orleans is 3.90%, and recent job growth is at 1.64%. Future job growth is projected at 41.77%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in New Orleans is 9.45%, while the income tax rate is 4.25% .
Education
School expenditures in New Orleans are $20,431, and the school ratio is 17.7:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 91.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 45.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 63.5 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.