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Metairie Terrace

Metairie Terrace

$313,581 Average Value
$187 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Metairie Terrace offers suburban living up the road from New Orleans

You might imagine a roadway named Airline Highway would be tied to aviation in some way, but this thoroughfare got its name from the straightness of the road instead of planes taking off. It wasn’t until years after the completion of the highway that airports for Baton Rouge and New Orleans were built along the 115-mile stretch of asphalt. Today, Airline Highway runs along the southern edge of Metairie Terrace, a small residential neighborhood, and this helps make the area easily accessible to New Orleans, Kenner and Baton Rouge. “This is a tightly knit, older neighborhood that’s in high demand. Houses move fast here, and there are both single- and multi-family homes,” says Christina King Noto with Nola Living Realty. “It’s convenient for commuters, or anyone going to downtown New Orleans, and is close to great shopping, restaurants, parks and schools.” Metairie Terrace offers residents a quiet space where they can get to know their neighbors while having easy access to major roadways and the city of New Orleans.

Metairie Terrace is conveniently located near Airline Highway.
Metairie Terrace is conveniently located near Airline Highway.
The Acadian style home offers an open concept with a large front porch in Metairie Terrace.
The Acadian style home offers an open concept with a large front porch in Metairie Terrace.
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Vintage homes mix with 2020s builds along quiet residential streets

Living in Metairie Terrace gives residents the best of all worlds. It’s a bedroom community without much commerce although everyday essentials and specialty shops are nearby. It’s also located between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River so recreation options like boating and fishing are readily available. Homes in the area are overwhelmingly traditional in design, and cottages, bungalows, doubles and ranch-style residences line the streets. There’s also a small selection of condominiums and town houses. Lawns are well-kept, and many houses have mature trees dotting the yards. Prices range from $185,000 for a one-bedroom and bath cottage to $600,000 for a two-bedroom, one-bath condo.

In Metairie Terrace, American Cottages are found throughout the neighborhood.
In Metairie Terrace, American Cottages are found throughout the neighborhood.
Large driveways and detached garages are a staple of the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
Large driveways and detached garages are a staple of the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
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Metairie offers strong public and private education options

Students in the area have the choice of private, parochial or public schools. Joseph C. Moscona School was known as Ella Dolhonde Elementary until recently and earns a B-minus rating from Niche. It is one of the most diverse public schools in Louisiana according to Niche and offers both before and after care for children. Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies was the first elementary magnet school in Jefferson Parish and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Opened in 1939, it also received national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School and earns an A-minus rating. Riverdale High School opened in 1962 as an all-girls school and has evolved to become one of the most diverse public high schools in the state according to Niche, which awards the school an A-minus. The facility is an International Baccalaureate World School that awards diplomas recognized and respected across the globe.

Formally Ella Dolhonde Elementary, Joseph C. Moscona School is centrally located in the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
Formally Ella Dolhonde Elementary, Joseph C. Moscona School is centrally located in the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies serves Metairie Terrace and the surrounding area.
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies serves Metairie Terrace and the surrounding area.
Riverdale High School opened in 1962 is one of the most diverse public high schools in the state, according to Niche.
Riverdale High School opened in 1962 is one of the most diverse public high schools in the state, according to Niche.
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The local playground includes several sports facilities

Having a dedicated green space is important to many communities, and living in Metairie Terrace provides access to Cleary Playground. Home to the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department’s youth and adult programs, the park has three baseball fields, a football field and a softball field. There are also four batting cages, a tot lot and a concession stand in the six-acre space. If you prefer to work out indoors, the gymnasium includes a fitness center, mini kitchen and meeting rooms.

Cleary Playground has multiple batting cages available for use.
Cleary Playground has multiple batting cages available for use.
The Cleary Playground has fields for weekly youth activities in the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
The Cleary Playground has fields for weekly youth activities in the Metairie Terrace neighborhood.
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Metairie Terrace is full of well-established, diverse local businesses

Metairie Terrace residents frequent the neighborhood’s corner store and tavern. Guillory’s Deli and Tamales opened in 1972 as a small grocery shop and meat market. The neighborhood store is now a full-service deli and catering business. A favorite of local food critics, the shop developed its tamale recipe in 1998 and has been perfecting it since. Guillory’s even introduced Krispy Krunchy Chicken to the New Orleans area in 2002. Today, the store sells daily hot plate lunches along with crawfish pies, chicken fried steak, pork chops and more.



Fulco’s Bar has been a true neighborhood hangout since 1943. One of the oldest bars in Metairie, it’s the home of the Jefferson Parish St. Patrick’s Day Parade and has a Wall of Grand Marshalls displayed beside other memorabilia. Originally a grocery store, the bar features outdoor seating as well as a daily happy hour. Stop by and take in the laid-back atmosphere while you sip a drink and wave to your friends.


Hub Hobby Shop is another enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. The store opened in 1951 and was originally a radio repair shop that sold small appliances. The new owner added hobby supplies and quickly found they were outselling everything else. Making a pivot, the store became a dedicated hobby shop and helped introduce radio control boats and airplanes to the New Orleans market. Packed with everything you need to start or continue a customized pastime, the hub carries ships, rockets, trains, scenery materials, model-making supplies, glue and tools.

Locals stop by Guillory's Deli and Tamales in Metairie Terrace for fresh made sandwiches.
Locals stop by Guillory's Deli and Tamales in Metairie Terrace for fresh made sandwiches.
Bear’s PoBoys at Gennaro's opened its doors in 2010 in Metairie Terrace.
Bear’s PoBoys at Gennaro's opened its doors in 2010 in Metairie Terrace.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

17 min drive

Bus

Airline & Causeway & Severn

Bus

Airline & Division & Turnbull

Bus

Airline & Severn

Bus

Airline & Severn & Arnoult

Bus

Airline & Turnbull

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Severn & Johnson & Metairie Rd

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Metairie Rd & Gennaro & Jefferson Police

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Metairie Terrace Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$314,450
Median Sale Price
$296,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$359,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
226
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,440
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,174
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,009

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,543
Median Age
44
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,111
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,587

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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