Lake and footbridge, Lafreniere Park, Metairie, Lousiana (New Orleans metropolitan area).
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Metairie, LA

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Let’s start with the basics: Metairie, LA has a population of 138303. What about cost of living in Metairie, LA? The median income in Metairie, LA is $71,478 and the median home value is $268,075.

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Weather in Metairie, LA

Average Temperatures

79 high / 62 low

Average Annual Rainfall

62 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about Metairie, Louisiana

Median Home Value
$268,075
Median Property Tax
$2,808
Total Population
138,303
Average Commute
19 min
Median Household Income
$71,478
Median Monthly Rent
$919

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