New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Metairie, LA
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About Metairie
Metairie is the largest suburb of New Orleans — an unincorporated census-designated place in Jefferson Parish with roughly 143,000 residents, making it one of the biggest unincorporated communities in the United States. It sits on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner.
Home prices in Metairie
The median listing price in Metairie is $325,000.
Top places in Metairie
- Lakeside Shopping Center — the metro's flagship mall at 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lafreniere Park — 155-acre parish park with a man-made pond, bird sanctuary, dog park, carousel, and paved trails.
- Family Gras — annual February Cajun food-and-music festival held at the lakefront.
- Bonnabel Boat Launch — lakefront launch with a leash-free dog area and waterside walking/jogging path.
- Lake Pontchartrain levee trails — shared-use trails along the lakefront and Mississippi River levees popular with cyclists and walkers.
- Old Metairie — historic oak-lined neighborhood along Metairie Road with boutiques and cafes.
- Veterans Memorial Boulevard — the main commercial corridor (shown in the Commons neutral-ground photo below).
- Ochsner Sports Performance Center — New Orleans Saints training facility on Airline Drive.
Commuting from Metairie
- Interstate 10 east: downtown New Orleans in about 15–20 minutes by car (apartments.com local guide; read September 24, 2026). I-10 also heads west toward Baton Rouge.
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: direct northbound crossing to the Northshore from Metairie's lakefront.
- Jefferson Transit E3 and E4 bus routes connect Metairie to RTA connections into New Orleans; no service Sundays or holidays (apartments.com; read September 24, 2026). A 1map.com route estimate put the bus trip at ~19 minutes (read September 24, 2026).
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is just west in Kenner, a short drive from most of Metairie.
Schools in Metairie
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.
Metairie FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Metairie, LA?
The median listing price in Metairie is $325,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Metairie, LA?
Interstate 10 east: downtown New Orleans in about 15–20 minutes by car (apartments.com local guide; read September 24, 2026). I-10 also heads west toward Baton Rouge. - Which school district serves Metairie, LA?
Metairie 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.