Moving to Arabi, LA

About Arabi

Arabi is a small census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish immediately downriver from New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, with roughly 4,500 residents.

Home prices in Arabi

The median listing price in Arabi is $289,000.

Top places in Arabi

• Jackson Barracks — historic Louisiana National Guard headquarters and military museum on the riverfront.
• Old Arabi historic corridor — Creole cottages and shotgun houses along St. Claude Avenue.
• Mississippi River levee — riverfront walking and views of downtown New Orleans upriver.
• Proximity draw: the Lower 9th Ward's cultural sites and the Bywater are minutes away across the parish line.

Commuting from Arabi

• Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 10–15 minutes (approximate; Arabi sits just across the parish line from the Lower 9th Ward, closer in than Chalmette).
• Main routes: St. Claude Avenue and St. Bernard Highway west into the city; the Claiborne Expressway for the CBD.
• Public transit: SBURT/RTA bus routes connect Arabi to New Orleans via St. Claude Avenue.

Schools in Arabi

Public schools: St. Bernard Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Arabi FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Arabi, LA?
  The median listing price in Arabi is $289,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Arabi, LA?
  Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 10–15 minutes (approximate; Arabi sits just across the parish line from the Lower 9th Ward, closer in than Chalmette).
• Which school district serves Arabi, LA?
  Arabi is served by St. Bernard Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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