Central City
Neighborhood Reviews
Italianate and Greek Revival homes shine in Central City
Classical European architecture shines throughout New Orleans, and Central City is no exception. Among a smorgasbord of double shotgun homes, Central City also boasts larger properties featuring Italianate, Greek Revival and Queen Anne-style accents. Smaller shotgun homes often price between $150,000 and $400,000 while larger properties with ample square footage may range from $500,000 to north of $1 million. Central City's housing market is far less competitive than the average neighborhood with many homes taking as long as several months to sell.
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The Southern Food & Beverage Museum is a unique area attraction
Locals are in proximity to multiple pocket parks and attractions. The Oretha Castle Haley Stormwater Management Park not only serves as a stormwater intervention site, but also as an educational tool to inform residents about the importance of rain gardens in flood-susceptible areas like New Orleans. New Orleans officials also hope to transform the barren concrete slab neighboring the Keller Community Center and Heard Dat Kitchen into a park featuring a basketball court, community garden and splash pad, though talks to begin construction are still ongoing. The Southern Food & Beverage Museum is a unique spot where guests learn about — and eat — some of the top cuisines famous in the country's southern states. The museum even offers cooking classes.
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Café Reconcile and Casa Borrega are popular Central City eateries
New Orleans is the place to come for good eats, and Central City doesn't disappoint. Casa Borrega on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard is known not only for its specialty margaritas, but also for its display of Mexico City's vibrant culture. The nonprofit Café Reconcile is another neighborhood favorite, offering southern staples from catfish to fried chicken while providing workforce development and mentorship to young adults. And, of course, there's Heard Dat Kitchen — an acclaimed neighborhood eatery famous for its gumbo and chicken wings. For a home-cooked meal, locals can stop by The Fresh Market on St. Charles Avenue, though smaller family-owned stores are sprinkled across the neighborhood. Additional shopping options can be found at Magnolia Marketplace off South Claiborne Avenue, which contains a Ross and a T.J. Maxx.
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NOLA Public Schools offers various educational paths
Central City is served by NOLA Public Schools, which operates under a much different model than the traditional school system. In New Orleans, students have the freedom to apply to and attend any tuition-free charter school in the city. Central City itself contains and sits in proximity to several notable schools including James M. Singleton Charter School, which serves children from prekindergarten through Grade 8, and The NET Charter High School on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. Both schools earn an overall grade of C-minus from Niche. Other popular schools in the city include Edward Hynes Charter School, which earns an A-minus Niche grade, and the C-plus-graded International High School of New Orleans just east of the neighborhood on Carondelet Street. According to Reynolds, many parents opt to send their children to private schools.Take the bus or the historic streetcar
Central City is walkable, though many locals prefer getting around by car. Residents often utilize the RTA bus, which includes numerous stops along St. Charles Avenue, Lasalle Street and South Claiborne Avenue. The Pontchartrain Expressway also runs along the neighborhood's northeastern end, making for easy access to the highway while the historic St. Charles Streetcar Line offers smooth trips across town.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LINDSEY WALKER
LINDSEY WALKER
Snap Realty
(504) 499-0960
61 Total Sales
3 in Central City
$230,000 Price Range
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Ken Hamrick
Ken Hamrick
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 910-7430
54 Total Sales
2 in Central City
$490K - $547K Price Range
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Jiarra Rayford
Jiarra Rayford
Rayford Realty NOLA LLC
(504) 384-7644
63 Total Sales
1 in Central City
$265,000 Price
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Frank Williams
Frank Williams
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(504) 677-8121
56 Total Sales
1 in Central City
$114,400 Price
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Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLC
(504) 608-3761
1,640 Total Sales
6 in Central City
$23K - $479K Price Range
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GINA MURPHY
GINA MURPHY
Responds QuicklyHomesmart Realty South
(504) 513-5626
23 Total Sales
2 in Central City
$120K - $394K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 4th to 8th
- Charter
- K to 8th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
A.L. Davis Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Coliseum Square
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Saratoga Playspot
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Broadmoor Playspot
- Playground
McDonough Zachery Park
- Trails
Transit
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
22 min drive
Subway
St Charles And Jackson
Subway
St Charles And 8Th Street
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St Charles And 6Th Street
Subway
St Charles And Washington
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St Charles And 3Rd Street
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St Charles And 1St Street
Subway
St Charles And Josephine
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/7/2019
Niche Review
Central City remains one of the preserved, historically black neighborhoods of New Orleans. It has begun to slowly transition in character as gentrification takes on pockets of the neighborhoods. Much is left to be done to revitalize this beautiful and soulful area of the city.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central City, New Orleans sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central City, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $275,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$311,715
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$265,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$317,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
479
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
969
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
2015
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,501
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,696
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,037
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
674
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,931 - $2,690 per month
- 1643 Josephine
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 635+ Sq Ft
- 1643 Josephine St
- New Orleans, LA
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,556
Median Age
40
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,189
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,690
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.2%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.2%
Below 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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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