Investor-grade market analytics for New Orleans-Metairie, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$263,842
+2.5% year-over-year
7.3%
gross annual
+2.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.4% year-over-year
48/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 2% nationally
In-migrants avg $58,304 AGI vs out-migrants $63,166
Opportunity Zone Market
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New Orleans-Metairie, LA shows steady growth at 2.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.24x, below the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-3,375 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is moderate (48/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 7.3% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
New Orleans-Metairie, LA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (78/100). The composite climate risk score of 48/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.