About Orleans County

Orleans is a county in the New Orleans Metropolitan area. It has a population of 364,136 and a population density of 2,308, which is 96% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 2 years above the New Orleans Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Orleans Parish has a median home value of $253,283, which is 4% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,615 is 2% above the metro average rent and 23% below the national average rent The average household income in Orleans County is $55,580 , which is 9% below the Metro average household income and 28% below the national average of household income.

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$253,283Median Home Value
$243,731 New Orleans Metro Area
$1,615Median Rent
$1,587 New Orleans Metro Area
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Orleans County's population is made up of 36% married, 46% single, 13% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 56% of the population in Orleans County.

364,136Population
962,165 New Orleans Metro Area
2,308Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
40 Median Age
38 New Orleans Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Orleans County is $42,396. The Median Household Income is $55,580

$42,396Income Per Capita
$38,435 New Orleans Metro Area
$55,580Median Household Income
$61,000 New Orleans Metro Area
23% Poverty Rate
18% New Orleans Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
5% New Orleans Metro Area
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Amenities in Orleans County
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$253,283Median Home Value
$243,731 New Orleans Metro Area
$1,615Median Rent
$1,587 New Orleans Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 New Orleans Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
44%
Home Owners
56%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

New Orleans crime index is 173 which is higher than the national average.

173
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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