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Metairie Terrace
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Metairie Terrace is a lively suburban community just west of New Orleans, known for its family-friendly vibe, busy commercial centers, and easy access to Lake Pontchartrain. The city blends Southern charm with urban convenience, offering diverse neighborhoods, excellent local dining, and shopping experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
142,489
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.98°, -90.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
74
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
89
English
100
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
456 Mbps
Upload
185 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MSY
Distance
10 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 2026-03-22.
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 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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