Marigny
Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70116, 70117
Unique homes in full bloom
In the Marigny, bright colors bloom in every direction. Neighborhood streets follow a curve in the river, bending like a knuckle and causing a bit of confusion for drivers navigating the oneways and mouthy potholes. Street parking is relatively reliable, but the Marigny is gloriously walkable, and a stroll through its streets remains one of the city’s great joys. Walls of jasmine stand among a menagerie of colorful homes, including ultimate examples of Creole cottages and antebellum shotguns. The city has strict regulations in place for renovations of historic homes, but that’s part of the allure. "Most people in these neighborhoods appreciate having that historic charm," Huenecke says. That also means higher prices: Move-in-ready homes can start around $350,000, sometimes going into the millions, primarily depending on square footage. Many homeowners, especially first-timers, overcome the high cost by renting out the other side of their double shotgun. "Owner occupancy is big here," Huenecke says. "It's nice to have that help with the mortgage."Community in Washington Square
The French Quarter ends and the Marigny begins on Esplanade Avenue, a canopied boulevard lined with magnificent two- and three-story homes. Crossing Esplanade is a step too far for some but not all tourists, giving Marigny residents a little room to maneuver in the crowded Crescent City. Merely a half mile from the bustle and booziness of Bourbon Street, Washington Square sits in the heart of the neighborhood. The small treelined park is ripe for picnics and playdates at the playground, offering a calm respite thanks to its dense perimeter of old-growth oaks and fragrant flowers. For riverfront access, a footbridge jumps over the freight-train tracks and spills onto Crescent Park, a well-maintained waterfront park — a welcome attempt by the city to reclaim the riverfront for its residents.Charter schools nearby
Students in the Marigny typically attend grades K-8 at KIPP Leadership Academy, a public charter school that earns a score of D from Niche. For grades 9-12, most students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School, a B-minus rated charter school located down the street in Bywater.Parades, bazaars and opera house concerts
For all the drinking done in New Orleans, food options downriver aren’t as plentiful as one might imagine. Locals say the food scene hasn’t fully recovered from Katrina, and the pandemic wrought havoc on a city that runs on people in proximity. Still, the Marigny has a few gems, and adventurous eateries are on the rise in nearby Bywater. Budsi’s puts out arguably the best Thai food in the city, including a few funky, fermented dishes on a fearless menu. Paladar 511 gives the neighborhood a modern flair with elegant, understated Italian, and Robért’s Fresh Market does groceries. Even during so-called slow periods — the rare week when there isn’t a festival, parade or party in New Orleans — the Frenchman Art Bazaar stays open until midnight, giving local artists and artisans a place to show off their wares. The Marigny Opera House hosts frequent concerts and performances, making space for the city’s bourgeoning dance scene in a beautiful, restored church. And in another restored church — a running theme in the city as it modernizes — Hotel Peter and Paul serves as a gathering place for performances and community yoga.Buses and a bikeshare while the streetcar recovers
Streetcars once sprawled across New Orleans, but car culture, Katrina and the collapse of the huge Hard Rock Hotel further devastated the moribund industry. A few uptown lines still exist, most famously on St. Charles Avenue, but downriver communities like the Marigny and Bywater are still waiting on a revived streetcar, supposedly coming soon. In the meantime, the neighborhood features a few bus lines on Elysian Fields and North Rampart, and the Blue Bikes bikeshare program is a quick way to e-bike around town.'Local's Bourbon Street' brims with culture
Jutting off from Washington Square Park, the famed Frenchmen Street serves as the Marigny’s main strip. "It used to be described as the local's Bourbon Street," Huenecke says. These days, however, more and more tourists make it their temporary home. The famed street now features a few middling restaurants, a record shop, reliable fried chicken and Frenchmen Art & Books, an extremely solid bookstore. Once the sun goes down — or earlier; this is New Orleans, after all — the amps turn up. Small, densely packed standbys like Blue Nile and d.b.a. pull a crowd any day of the week, although music on the strip can now be more wedding venue than Preservation Hall. Still, locals pull up on the right day at the right time, like Tuesdays at the Royal Frenchmen, where trumpeter Ashlin Parker leads the unmissable Trumpet Mafia.Les Bon Temps
With community events, festivals and parades all year long, the Marigny indulges in its fair share of revelry, especially during the joyful madness of Carnival season and its main attraction, Mardi Gras, a city-consuming event that attracts locals and out-of-towners alike. But most weekdays, the Marigny’s main coffeeshop and bakery, Ayu, helps keep things quiet on the corner, and locals appreciate the calmer vibe than the craziness of the Quarter.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eddie Breaux
Eddie Breaux
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR
(504) 305-8318
51 Total Sales
1 in Marigny
$210,000 Price
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Eric Wilkinson
Eric Wilkinson
FQR Realtors
(504) 290-0493
72 Total Sales
5 in Marigny
$405K - $982K Price Range
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Nichell Thompson
Nichell Thompson
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 608-6575
90 Total Sales
3 in Marigny
$265K - $779K Price Range
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Brittany Picolo Ramos
Brittany Picolo Ramos
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 294-8318
295 Total Sales
5 in Marigny
$299K - $1.5M Price Range
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Michelle LaBanca
Michelle LaBanca
LATTER & BLUM (LATT09)
(504) 399-1641
42 Total Sales
1 in Marigny
$325,000 Price
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Sarah Ackerman
SA
Sarah Ackerman
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 499-1318
73 Total Sales
1 in Marigny
$350,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 8th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Hunter’s Field Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crescent Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Louis Armstrong Park
- Events
- Museum
Moon Walk
- Trails
- Hiking
Washington Square Park
- Trails
- Playground
Cabrini Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Marigny | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Marigny Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marigny, New Orleans sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Marigny, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,500
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$581,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
82
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$393
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
630
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
7.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,463
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,323
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
602
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
2,545
Median Age
52
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,554
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,951
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
66.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
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®
89
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Algiers Point
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French Quarter
New Orleans' oldest and most famous neighborhood
Saint Roch
Older homes within walking distance to major festivities
Bywater
Trendy, historic neighborhood growing with parks and business
Saint Claude
An eclectic, vibrant neighborhood filled with history and colorful houses
7th Ward
A historic neighborhood with Creole roots north of the French Quarter
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