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A bike ride through time and culture
Directly across Bayou St. John from City Park is the well-known neighborhood of Fairgrounds. Walking – or biking, as many residents prefer – the streets of this neighborhood can feel like a step back in time. Finely aged buildings in all varieties of architectural styles house longstanding local businesses that surround America's third-oldest horse racing track with a healthy supply of New Orleans culture. With all its homey streets have to offer, it's no surprise this neighborhood is the site of the city's pinnacle recurring music event, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, commonly referred to as simply Jazz Fest. "It's a beautiful place, and it's a great place to have a festival," says Realtor Conrad Abadie of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. "There might be a few people that leave town because of Jazz Fest, but there's a whole lot more people that come to town, and a lot of the neighbors are always saying they love it."
The Fair Grounds Race Course in the Fairgrounds neighborhood is the third oldest in the country.
Learn about local history at the Free People of Color Museum near the Fairgrounds.
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Groceries from Terranovas, and other local businesses
Being the site of an annual major event affords the neighborhood several locally owned businesses that stay busy year-round. "Fairgrounds is doing strong, mainly because of the casino. The horse racing is not well attended these days except for the derby and a few other dates," Abadie says. Like the track itself, the buildings these homey businesses are in, as well as the services they offer, have a distinctly vintage New Orleans feel, such as the locally owned Terranovas Supermarket on Esplanade Avenue. Residents can get their fix of gumbo and other Cajun classics from Liuzza's by the Track anytime they want, except on Sundays. On the other side of the track, a Monte Cristo from Toast is how some residents choose to start their day. Scattered all around the neighborhood are small dive bars such as Brooks Seahorse Saloon for weekend excursions and cafes such as Park Island Brew Coffee House for the morning after.
Terranovas Supermarket has served the Fairgrounds since 1925.
Real Gentleman Barbershop is a local favorite in the Fairgrounds.
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Tough for parking, great for biking
Jazz Fest brings in a lot of people for the two weeks it occurs, so parking is a highly coveted commodity in Fairgrounds. But with sidewalks all throughout and bus routes surrounding the whole neighborhood, residents have several alternatives to owning a car. "It's very convenient for bicyclists, although our streets are narrow, so you've got to be alert," Abadie says. Residents can even hop on a streetcar at the southeast corner of City Park if they are looking to hit up the French Quarter.
The iconic New Orleans streetcar operates near the Fairgrounds.
Cyclist riding along Esplanade Ave in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood
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Jazz Fest and group bike rides
The high watermark of Fairgrounds is the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This two-week long extravaganza of music, food, flea markets and other cultural activities ignites the whole city with activity, but especially the streets around the horse track. But that's far from the only recurring activity in Fairgrounds. Some residents meet up every Monday evening in the summertime at Stallings Gentilly Park for group bike rides. Some residents take an active involvement in their community through the Fairgrounds Neighborhood Association, which sometimes organizes fundraiser events such as yard sales.
Enjoy the green space at Stallings Gentilly Park.
Kayakers in New Orleans City Park
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Immediate access to City Park
With City Park right across the bayou, residents have immediate access to New Orleans' largest public park. Residents can breeze into the vast expanse of fragrant old growth trees on their bikes and stop off at a seemingly endless supply of activities. Whether it's a round of golf, a walk through the New Orleans Botanical Garden, or a few laps around the running track, a whole day spent in City Park is barely enough to scratch its surface. If, however, residents prefer to stay in the neighborhood, Stallings Gentilly Park offers basketball courts, a playground and even a community pool for hot summer days.
Stallings Gentilly Park offers aquatics exercise classes.
Bridge over the Bayou in New Orleans City Park
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Homes are colorful and full of variety
Fairgrounds evolved and grew alongside the rest of the city, leading to a range of architectural styles. Some streets contain vast rows of single-story homes, including Craftsman-style bungalows and double gallery cottages, usually flashing many colors on their facades and trims. Other streets contain tree-laden yards that hide larger, multi-story homes in various styles ranging from Classical Greek revivals to modern Mediterranean-influenced mansions. Prices can range from $175,000 to $450,000 for a more modestly sized home, while larger properties can range from $500,000 to over $1 million. Of course, even the neighborhood's smaller Craftsman homes can take on higher prices, especially if they contain a driveway.
Homes in the Fairgrounds come in many different sizes.
Shotgun homes in the Fairgrounds can reflect the Craftsman-style.
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Farm activities and animals at Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Young students in Fairgrounds typically begin their education at Langston Hughes Charter Academy. The K-8 school earns a C-minus rating from Niche and is one of few schools in New Orleans where students can learn to grow vegetables, cook meals and raise farm animals through the Edible Schoolyard program. Once they reach high school, students get into small class sizes at the International High School of New Orleans. Rated C-plus by Niche, the school offers an international baccalaureate program that includes language courses in Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, French, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Langston Hughes Academy has a student population of 796.
International High School of New Orleans students are citizens who positively impact the world.
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Things to consider
Most of Fairgrounds is of a high enough elevation that flooding is not a major concern. The real daily struggle of Fairgrounds is finding parking, especially when big events are happening at the track. Crime has also been a concern for some residents. The neighborhood's CAP Index score is even with national averages, but marginally higher rates of violent crime have inspired residents to request 24-hour police patrols around the track.
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Fairgrounds Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairgrounds, New Orleans sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairgrounds, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $442,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Don't let the chance slip by to make this charming Gentilly property your forever home. Situated just around the corner from the New Orleans Fairgrounds, this home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. While it could use a little TLC, it’s a fantastic opportunity to make it your own! There is evidence of termite damage but the owner had the entire
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
4,817
Median Age
46
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,276
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,261
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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