Home prices
The median home price in Metairie is $236,900. This is approximately $20,280 (9%) higher compared to its surrounding areas.In comparison to the rest of the nation it is about $19,400 (8%) higher, and in comparison to the city of New Orleans it is roughly $5,400 (2%) higher.
Rents
In Metairie the median rent is $952 per month. It is approximately $69 (6%) lower compared to other places in this area.Compared to the country as a whole it is about $110 (10%) lower, and compared to the city of New Orleans is approximately $46 (4%) lower.
Nearby places
Jefferson
Jefferson is Metairie's neighbor to the southeast. Housing prices there are somewhat less expensive. The median home value in Jefferson is $185,600, which works out to $51,300 (27%) lower than Metairie. Its rents are similar. Jefferson's median monthly rent is $919, which works out to $33 (3%) lower than Metairie.
Elmwood
Elmwood is Metairie's neighbor to the south. Its real estate prices are a little less expensive. The median home in Elmwood is valued at $209,800, which works out to $27,100 (12%) lower than Metairie. Its rents are somewhat more expensive. Elmwood's median monthly rent is $1,226, which is $274 (22%) higher than Metairie.
River Ridge
River Ridge is Metairie's neighbor to the southwest. Its housing prices are somewhat more expensive. River Ridge's median home cost is $265,300, which comes out to $28,400 (10%) higher than Metairie. Rent there is similar. The median monthly rent in River Ridge is $927, which works out to $25 (2%) lower than Metairie.
Kenner
Kenner is Metairie's neighbor to the west. Real estate prices there are a little less expensive. The median home in Kenner is valued at $182,100, which works out to $54,800 (30%) lower than Metairie. The rent there is similar. In Kenner the median monthly rent is $969, which comes out to $17 (1%) higher than Metairie.
Harahan
Harahan is Metairie's neighbor to the south. Its housing prices are fairly similar. The median home in Harahan costs $240,300, which comes out to $3,400 (1%) higher than Metairie. Rent there is a bit more expensive. In Harahan the median monthly rent is $1,063, which is $111 (10%) higher than Metairie.