Lower Ninth Ward
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70117
Neighborhood Reviews
A variation of housing trends
Upon entering the neighborhood, the first thing most people notice is that "some of the architecture is going to be different," says Realtor Zachary Russell of Reve Realtors. "Like anywhere, it's block by block." Cleanup efforts slowed down in the early 2010s, and now the once-empty blocks left behind by Katrina are filling in with new builds and renovations. From shotgun doubles to bungalows, the neighborhood is gradually returning to the stronghold of Craftsman-style designs it once was. Meanwhile, other streets are looking to the future with newly built postmodern takes on shotgun and bungalow layouts. Those looking to move in immediately can expect to pay between $110,000 and $300,000. Investors are still tempted by the neighborhood's low buy-in for empty lots and properties in need of repairs, with many selling well below $100,000. "You just go next door to the Bywater and the prices are more than double," Russell says.Afternoon gardening and evening basketball
Since 2010, The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD) and countless organizations have helped bring recreation back to the neighborhood, including a huge sprouting of community gardens. Over 300 baldcypresses and 200 herbaceous trees in Sankofa Wetland Park and Nature Trail now help bolster the neighborhood flooding mitigation and offers a landscape for short hikes. Oliver Bush Playground is the largest play spot in the Lower Ninth Ward, offering night lights over it's jungle gym, baseball diamond and tennis courts. Lap swimming at the Sanchez Multi-Service Center is another way residents stay active in addition to indoor basketball games, and fitness and dance classes.College credits for high school students
New Orleans schools operate differently from most others in the U.S., with the vast majority of students attending charter schools. Lower Ninth Ward students typically spend all of grades K-12 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Science Tech, which earns a C-minus from Niche. In 2022, the school launched a Criminal Justice Academy with dual enrollment credits from Southern University.Engaging and enriching community events
Residents frequently engage with their neighbors through countless community events and neighborhood organizations like the Lower 9th Ward Homeownership Association and the many church ministries found throughout. The Sankofa Community Development Corporation has paired with countless other organizations, including local schools, to host nature enrichment and art activities at NatureFest since 2023, complete with a crawfish boil. The TEP Center is another important institution that provides regular "TEP Talks" on anti-racism and Black history in New Orleans.Protected bus shelters
Several bus routes pass through the Lower Ninth Ward on its major roads. These can be taken east to the Walmart Supercenter and St. Bernard Parish Hospital, or west to downtown. Some bus stops in the neighborhood have shelters to protect riders while waiting for service during adverse weather.Businesses are returning
Scattered all throughout the Lower Ninth Ward are some locally owned convenience markets, such as NOLA Village Market on St Claude Avenue. But a more robust pantry restock usually takes locals out of the neighborhood to a Walmart Supercenter just over a mile east. Most neighborhood fixtures can be found along Claiborne Avenue, where locals flock to satisfy their shrimp Po boy cravings at Cajun Joe's Seafood. Further west, residents can find Paddy Daddy's Stuffed Burgers across from a Dollar Tree location. The "blink and you'll miss it" eatery serves organic beef burgers that some online reviewers have called the best in the city.Things to consider
Crime and environmental factors still impact daily life in the Lower Ninth Ward. Homicide rates are above the national average of 4 CAP Index points. As for the environment, weather is a constant consideration across New Orleans – from puddles after small rainstorms to tornados. But according to Russell, purchasing flood insurance is not necessarily required because "The bulk of the Lower Ninth Ward is in Flood Zone X, which here in New Orleans is the best zone that you can get."
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Tom Jakob
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Morris
Stephanie Morris
MS Realty, LLC
(504) 285-2461
54 Total Sales
1 in Lower Ninth Ward
$23,000 Price
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BETSY BIRDSONG
BETSY BIRDSONG
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 513-5059
170 Total Sales
2 in Lower Ninth Ward
$165K - $180K Price Range
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Patrice Poree
Patrice Poree
Paidyn Realty
(504) 290-0227
54 Total Sales
4 in Lower Ninth Ward
$10K - $20K Price Range
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ANGELE SMITH-VONDERPOOL
ANGELE SMITH-VONDERPOOL
Exquisite Realty Group, LLC
(504) 608-4503
41 Total Sales
1 in Lower Ninth Ward
$42,000 Price
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Christian Galvin
Christian Galvin
Christian Shane Properties
(504) 688-3930
80 Total Sales
2 in Lower Ninth Ward
$369,000 Price Range
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Jeff Puckett
Jeff Puckett
Latter & Blum Inc Slidell
(985) 288-2731
673 Total Sales
1 in Lower Ninth Ward
$23,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Richard Lee
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sam Bonart Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Bayou Bienvenue
Oliver Bush Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Roffignac Playspot
- Playground
Pearl Harbor Memorial Park
- Parking Lot
- Walking Paths
Sankofa Wetland Park and Nature Trail
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/6/2014
Niche Review
there is a new park that was built nearby with a basketball, tennis, and baseball court. i see people out there sometimes. there is not a nearby gym with excellent quality
7/6/2014
Niche Review
the potholes in new orleans are ridiculous. the bus route is somewhat regular i guess.
7/6/2014
Niche Review
it's mostly hot and humid. it floods very badly with just a little rain. potholes are abundant.
7/6/2014
Niche Review
i live by the leveee where there is a swamp tour. in chalmette there are parks and greenery. there are a lot of empty abandoned lots with grasses.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Ninth Ward | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower Ninth Ward Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $130,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$155,000
Median Sale Price
$130,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$130,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$155,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$114
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
674
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
2019
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,392
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,513
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,385
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,053
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.2%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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