What are the best places to live in Louisiana?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Louisiana by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Louisiana based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Louisiana?

The safest cities in Louisiana are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Louisiana neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Louisiana?

Cost of living varies widely across Louisiana. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Louisiana. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Louisiana?

The top-rated school districts in Louisiana are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Louisiana a good state to live in?

Louisiana offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Louisiana - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Louisiana Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 6 ZIP codes in Louisiana - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
70115 New Orleans	33,280	$68,172	$274,842	67
70118 New Orleans	41,780	$73,531	$295,292	64
70112 New Orleans	12,870	$50,777	$187,336	52
70116 New Orleans	23,410	$42,403	$189,354	52
70119 New Orleans	49,230	$45,501	$162,386	51
70117 New Orleans	43,520	$26,280	$101,519	38

Top 10 Safest Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	70115 New Orleans	184.0	B+
2	70118 New Orleans	248.0	B+
3	70112 New Orleans	487.0	C+
4	70116 New Orleans	513.0	C+
5	70119 New Orleans	557.0	C
6	70117 New Orleans	827.0	D

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	70117 New Orleans	$101,519	$669/mo	38
2	70119 New Orleans	$162,386	$905/mo	51
3	70112 New Orleans	$187,336	$938/mo	52
4	70116 New Orleans	$189,354	$839/mo	52
5	70115 New Orleans	$274,842	$1,332/mo	67
6	70118 New Orleans	$295,292	$1,258/mo	64

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Louisiana

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	70115 New Orleans	6.9/10	B+	67
2	70116 New Orleans	6.3/10	C+	52
3	70118 New Orleans	6.1/10	B+	64
4	70112 New Orleans	5.3/10	C+	52
5	70119 New Orleans	5.2/10	C	51
6	70117 New Orleans	3.5/10	D	38

Louisiana Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Louisiana

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