New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Jean Lafitte, LA
About Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte is a small incorporated town at the southern edge of Jefferson Parish, deep in Louisiana's wetland country and named for the famous pirate who operated from nearby Barataria Bay. The town sits along Jean Lafitte Boulevard (LA-45) amid bayous and marshes, and is the gateway to the region's swamp-tour industry and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve's Barataria Preserve unit (6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, just north of town; tripadvisor/NPS, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Jean Lafitte
The median listing price in Jean Lafitte is $245,000.
Top places in Jean Lafitte
- Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours — airboat and pontoon swamp tours from the town corridor.
- Barataria Preserve — 26,000-acre National Park Service preserve with free boardwalk trails through hardwood swamp and marsh (just north of town).
- Bayou Barataria — fishing, crabbing, and paddling waters.
- Town nature trails and the Wetland Trace boardwalk system.
- Cajun seafood restaurants along Jean Lafitte Boulevard.
Commuting from Jean Lafitte
- Drive to downtown New Orleans via LA-45/Barataria Blvd to the Westbank Expressway and Crescent City Connection: approximately 35–45 minutes in normal traffic.
- No direct transit service; commuting is by car.
Schools in Jean Lafitte
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.
Jean Lafitte FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jean Lafitte, LA?
The median listing price in Jean Lafitte is $245,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Jean Lafitte, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans via LA-45/Barataria Blvd to the Westbank Expressway and Crescent City Connection: approximately 35–45 minutes in normal traffic. - Which school district serves Jean Lafitte, LA?
Jean Lafitte 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.