Little Woods is a family-oriented area of New Orleans on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Also called Edgelake, the community is one of the only chances in the city to own property — and get the views — on the lakefront. Though not well known today, the neighborhood once played host to dozens of jazz legends before they were famous. Little Woods has an interesting history. It has morphed from a fishing camp to a vacation getaway spot to a densely populated suburb within the last 100 years.
First developed in the late 1800s, the five-mile-long area today known as Little Woods began the transition from rural outpost to semi-rural community in the 1920s. Fishing camps, or wooden buildings on stilts that sat in the tidal waters of Lake Pontchartrain, formed in 1926. Since people didn’t have to pay rent on them, they became quite popular as a quick getaway from the streets of New Orleans.
Little Woods’ popularity continued to grow, and it soon became a vacation destination from the city. One of the ways the locals could keep tourists entertained was with music, and several clubs sprang up to fill the need. Early jazz and ragtime bands played those clubs, so dozens of early musicians who went on to national fame began their careers in Little Woods. In fact, in Louis Armstrong’s autobiography, he directly named Little Woods as the place where he became a band leader at 13 years old.
Today, the neighborhood is one of New Orleans' best-kept secrets. It offers the conveniences of the suburbs along with the semi-rural feel that lakefront property can bring. While the last of the fishing camps were destroyed by Hurricane Georges in 1998, the views of Lake Pontchartrain are still incredible.
Little Woods
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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CHERRIE AMBROSE
CHERRIE AMBROSE
Responds QuicklyGreater Horizon Realty
(504) 226-6996
62 Total Sales
17 in Little Woods
$20K - $295K Price Range
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Nichell Thompson
Nichell Thompson
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 608-6575
87 Total Sales
4 in Little Woods
$189K - $266K Price Range
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Diana Parsons
Diana Parsons
LATTER & BLUM (LATT01)
(504) 608-6342
68 Total Sales
1 in Little Woods
$72,200 Price
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Aimeé (Amay) Curole
Aimeé (Amay) Curole
23 Realty, LLC
(504) 226-5286
132 Total Sales
3 in Little Woods
$15K - $99K Price Range
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Jiarra Rayford
Jiarra Rayford
Rayford Realty NOLA LLC
(504) 384-7644
64 Total Sales
4 in Little Woods
$55K - $235K Price Range
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Frank Williams
Frank Williams
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(504) 677-8121
56 Total Sales
6 in Little Woods
$177K - $197K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 8th
- Charter
- K to 8th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Community Center
Digby Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Kenilworth Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Lincoln Beach
- Lake
- Trails
- Beach
Goretti Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Eastshore Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/14/2015
Niche Review
There was a recent gym opening but it's the only one and people are still unsure of it, especially the people who aren't used to exercising. There needs to be more health facilities and more healthy markets and restaurants.
7/21/2016
Niche Review
Its not the best ,but I'm trying to change my environment for my kids . The crime is bad . The Education for my children are good.
8/14/2015
Niche Review
It's not a bad place to live I just feel that certain things can be changed.
4/14/2015
Niche Review
There is a fairly high crime rate in the area. There are sometimes meetings held to discuss issues. Also there are security who drive around patrolling in cars but some people still feel a bit unsafe.
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Little Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little Woods, New Orleans sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Woods, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$456,900
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$348,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,091
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,754
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,384
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,207
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$929 - $1,441 per month
- Walnut Square
- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 610+ Sq Ft
- 8501 I 10 Service Rd
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
32,336
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,066
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,104
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 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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