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Metairie
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Metairie, a lively suburb of New Orleans, offers a relaxed lifestyle with a blend of rich local culture, family-oriented neighborhoods, and busy commercial centers. Its proximity to both downtown New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain makes it a strategic and scenic base for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.98°, -90.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
64
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
89
Monthly Cost
$2,580
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
86
English
98
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1533 mm
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MSY
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 59 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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