New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Violet, LA
$191,000Median listing price
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About Violet
Violet is a small census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish downriver from Meraux, with roughly 5,700 residents.
Home prices in Violet
The median listing price in Violet is $191,000.
Top places in Violet
- Docville Farm — 800-acre historic farm on the Mississippi hosting artist residencies, concerts, and cultural programming.
- Violet Canal — waterway corridor for fishing and boating (shown in the Commons photo below).
- St. Bernard Parish wetlands — bayou and marsh access for fishing and hunting nearby.
- Los Isleños heritage — the parish's Canary Islander roots are celebrated at sites downriver.
Commuting from Violet
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 20 minutes (approximate; roughly 12 miles via St. Bernard Highway/Judge Perez Drive).
- Main routes: St. Bernard Highway (LA 46) west through Meraux and Chalmette to the Claiborne Expressway.
- Public transit: SBURT bus service along the St. Bernard Highway corridor.
Schools in Violet
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.
Violet FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Violet, LA?
The median listing price in Violet is $191,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Violet, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 20 minutes (approximate; roughly 12 miles via St. Bernard Highway/Judge Perez Drive). - Which school district serves Violet, LA?
Violet 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.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.