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Moving to Harahan, LA
$347,500Median listing price
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About Harahan
Harahan is a small East Bank city nicknamed "The City of Friendship," incorporated in 1920 and named for James T. Harahan, a former president of the Illinois Central Railroad (sah-archipedia.org, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Harahan
The median listing price in Harahan is $347,500.
Top places in Harahan
- Harahan Elementary School building — 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark on the National Register (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Colonial Golf & Country Club — private Donald Ross–designed course (42 Colonial Club Drive).
- The River Road levee — walking and biking along the Mississippi.
- Elmwood-adjacent shopping — Clearview/Elmwood commercial district minutes away.
Commuting from Harahan
- Drive to downtown New Orleans via I-10 or the Earhart Expressway: approximately 15–20 minutes in normal traffic.
- River Road runs along the levee into the city (a scenic route toward Audubon Zoo).
- Jefferson Transit provides bus connections toward Metairie and New Orleans.
Schools in Harahan
Public schools: Jefferson Parish Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Harahan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Harahan, LA?
The median listing price in Harahan is $347,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Harahan, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans via I-10 or the Earhart Expressway: approximately 15–20 minutes in normal traffic. - Which school district serves Harahan, LA?
Harahan is served by Jefferson Parish Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.