Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $42,996. Median rent: $1,150. Median home price: $215,000.
- Median rent: $1,150/mo
- Median home price: $215,000
- Median household income: $42,996
- Rent-to-income: 32% of annual income
City guide · Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA city guide. Population is 383,997. Median household income is $42,996. Median rent is $1,150.
Key numbers
Population383,997
Median income$42,996
Median rent / mo$1,150
Median home price$215,000
State income tax4.25%
Sunny days / year218
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 77°F. Average low: 59°F. Annual rainfall: 64 inches. Sunny days: 218.
- Average high: 77°F
- Average low: 59°F
- Annual rainfall: 64 inches
- Sunny days/year: 218
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 4.25%. Local tax rate: 9.45%.
- State income tax: 4.25%
- Local tax rate: 9.45%
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Frequently asked questions about New Orleans
What is the cost of living in New Orleans, LA?
Median income: $42,996. Median rent: $1,150. Median home price: $215,000.
Does Louisiana have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 4.25%. Local tax rate: 9.45%.
What is the weather like in New Orleans?
Average high: 77°F. Average low: 59°F. Annual rainfall: 64 inches. Sunny days: 218.
Is New Orleans a good place to live?
New Orleans, LA city guide. Population is 383,997. Median household income is $42,996. Median rent is $1,150.