The Town FilesMetairie, Louisiana
Community in Jefferson Parish · population 143,507 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $327,500
- Household income
- $73,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 72
- Median age
- 41.3
Metairie is a community of 143,507 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $327,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 99% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 96% of Louisiana towns.
How Metairie ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Metairie is worth $327,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $73,042, which is more affordable than 9% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,175 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Metairie | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,175 | $887 |
| Median household income | $73,042 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Metairie
| People | Metairie | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Metairie
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
72 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Metairie since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2022 about 9.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 75 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 6, 1964.
Severe weather in Jefferson Parish since 1996
Jefferson Parish has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish had 184,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,803 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Metairie itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Metairie
18 public schools with 11,825 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson High School | 9-12 | 1,499 | 23.1 |
| Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies | 6-12 | 900 | 18.0 |
| John Q. Adams Middle School | 6-8 | 778 | 19.9 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School | 6-8 | 761 | 19.0 |
| T.H. Harris Middle School | 6-8 | 664 | 17.0 |
| Bissonet Plaza School | PK-8 | 660 | 14.3 |
| Rudolph Matas School | PK-8 | 622 | 13.0 |
| Phoebe Hearst School | PK-5 | 617 | 12.6 |
| Alice Birney Elementary School | PK-5 | 616 | 12.8 |
| Harold Keller Elementary School | PK-5 | 614 | 11.8 |
| J.C. Ellis School | PK-8 | 608 | 11.5 |
| Joseph C Moscona School | PK-8 | 590 | 15.9 |
Towns near Metairie
- Jefferson, LA2.9 mi · 10,633 people · home $247,700
- Elmwood, LA3.1 mi · 5,649 people · home $188,100
- River Ridge, LA3.8 mi · 13,591 people · home $357,400
- Bridge City, LA4.1 mi · 7,219 people · home $95,700
- Harahan, LA4.5 mi · 9,116 people · home $343,100
- Kenner, LA4.7 mi · 66,448 people · home $246,300
- Waggaman, LA5.2 mi · 9,835 people · home $170,400
- Westwego, LA6.7 mi · 8,568 people · home $177,400
Metairie questions
Is Metairie, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Metairie scores better for retirees than 65% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 5%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Metairie?
The median owner-occupied home in Metairie is valued at $327,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,042, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,175 a month.
What is the weather like in Metairie?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Metairie get tornadoes?
72 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Metairie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2022. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)