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Cost of living in Metairie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Metairie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Metairie is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Metairie is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Metairie is $320,785.
The median income in Metairie is $73,042.
Metairie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Metairie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Metairie | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Metairie, LA Weather
The average high in Metairie is 78.1° and the average low is 61.2°.
There are 77.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Metairie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Metairie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Metairie
The current population in Metairie is 139,729. The population has increased 2.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 139,729 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 138,995 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 140,046 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 140,590 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 138,511 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 142,135 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 143,481 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 144,822 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 144,772 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 142,715 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 140,074 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 139,279 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 138,369 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 137,918 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 135,882 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Metairie
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Metairie is:
64.3% White with 89,787 White residents.
9.8% African American with 13,762 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 95 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 4,271 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 694 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 5,620 Two Or More residents.
18.2% Hispanic with 25,500 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Metairie | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.8% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Metairie
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Metairie is 51.0% female with 71,289 female residents.
Metairie is 49.0% male with 68,440 male residents.
| Gender | Metairie | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Metairie for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Metairie completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Metairie completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Metairie completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Metairie completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Metairie completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Metairie completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Metairie completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Metairie completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Metairie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Metairie | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Metairie, Louisiana
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5.2% of households in Metairie earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Metairie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Metairie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Metairie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Metairie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Metairie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Metairie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Metairie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Metairie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.5% of households in Metairie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Metairie | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
