Central Business District, New Orleans, LA Area Guide

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Central Business District Area Facts

  • Central Business District has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central Business District crime rates are 60% lower than the New Orleans average
  • Cost of living in Central Business District is 22% higher than the New Orleans average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Business District? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lafayette Square
      Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza
      Duncan Plaza
      Harmony Circle
      Musical Legends Park
      British Plaza
      Freenotes Harmony Park
      Bienville Place

      Entertainment

      The Civic Theatre
      Eagle Saloon
      The Sazerac House
      Bourbon Street
      Bourbon Street
      Bourbon Street
      Davenport Lounge
      Hard Rock Cafe

      Food & Drink

      Smoothie King
      Welty's Deli
      Catahoula Rooftop Bar
      Happy's
      Mike Serio's Po-Boys
      Mike Serio's Po-Boys
      Subway
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Business District? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Central Business District.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      40%

      38% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Business District? The cost of living in Central Business District is 130/100 - which is 43% higher than Louisiana.
      Central Business District
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      New Orleans
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Business District? Central Business District crime rates are 2,580, which are 19% lower than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      2,580 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Central Business District? The median income in Central Business District is $60,982 which is 34% higher than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $60,98210% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,905108% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Business District a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Community Care Hospital
      Saint Catherine Memorial Hospital
      Saint Charles Surgical Hospital
      NOEH Emergency
      Children's Hospital Calhoun Campus
      Touro Infirmary
      Oschner Baptist Medical Center
      Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Sickle Cell Center of Southern Louisiana
      New Directions Adult Day Health Center
      Moses Plastic Surgery
      Delgado STD Clinic

      B Housing

      What are Central Business District home prices? Central Business District home prices are $453,250 - which is 206% higher than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $453,250145% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07613% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      69% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Central Business District have good schools? The Central Business District graduation rate is 90% - which is 15% higher than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Central Business District a good place to live? Central Business District has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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