New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Jefferson, LA
$259,950Median listing price
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About Jefferson
Jefferson — often called "Old Jefferson" — is a census-designated place with roughly 10,500 residents on the Eastbank between New Orleans and Metairie. Anchored by Ochsner Medical Center's main campus on Jefferson Highway, it is a dense, older suburb of bungalows and postwar homes with some of the metro's shortest commutes.
Home prices in Jefferson
The median listing price in Jefferson is $259,950.
Top places in Jefferson
- Ochsner Medical Center main campus — the metro's largest hospital and a major employer.
- Jefferson Highway corridor — dining and local businesses.
- Mississippi riverfront and levee access.
- Adjacent to Metairie's retail and New Orleans' city line.
Commuting from Jefferson
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 15 minutes (approximate; ~7 miles via I-10 or Jefferson Highway).
- Main route: I-10 east or Jefferson Highway along the river.
- JeT and RTA bus connections serve the corridor.
Schools in Jefferson
Public schools: Jefferson 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.
Jefferson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jefferson, LA?
The median listing price in Jefferson is $259,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Jefferson, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 15 minutes (approximate; ~7 miles via I-10 or Jefferson Highway). - Which school district serves Jefferson, LA?
Jefferson is served by Jefferson Parish Public Schools. 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.