McDonough
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70053, 70114
Homes with common New Orleans traits
Homes here reflect a mix of styles seen across much of the city. They include both single and double shotgun homes – the latter housing duplexes – camelbacks and raised cottages with bungalow touches. Double shotgun duplexes can run between $200,000 and $300,000, while newer or renovated single shotgun homes with cottage and bungalow features can run between $300,000 and $400,000. There, however, some fixer uppers that can be found for around $100,000 or less.
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Right along the Mississippi River
With the neighborhood right along the river’s West Bank, residents can quickly get on the Mississippi River Trail and get a scenic riverfront view. Other outdoor options include the nearby McDonough Playground, where games of pickup basketball are set against the backdrop of the Crescent City Connection bridge.
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Access to several charter schools
Schools that serve McDonough include the Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade; the Edward Hynes Charter School – Lakeview for pre-kindergarten to eighth grade; the Martin Behrman Charter School Academy of Creative Arts and Sciences for kindergarten through eighth grade; and West Jefferson High School. All those schools received grades of C-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Gretna No. 2 located just south of McDonough is among Jefferson Parish Schools’ Advanced Study Academies, which are designed to expose students to a rigorous and accelerated curriculum.Visit Andrew Wilkie or tour Island of Algiers
McDonough sits almost right across the Mississippi, which means it’s only a few miles away from destinations like Jackson Square. Andrew Wilkie, the owner of Andrewland Studios, is often at work there. The artist specializes in portraits and live art that includes caricatures. There are also guided tours of the Island of Algiers managed by lifelong New Orleans residents Nate and Benita Scott.The Crescent City Connection
A portion of the McDonough community is set against the backdrop of the Crescent City Connection bridge, which crosses the Mississippi and provides a direct connection to downtown New Orleans and institutions like the Tulane Medical Center.Shop at the Oakwood Center and later try out Indian food
The Oakwood Center mall is located just south of McDonough between the Westbank Expressway and Terry Parkway. Shoppers there can browse a number of chain shops and apparel stores. They’ll also find a location of New Orleans’ famous Cafe Du Monde, where they can get a sampling of the renowned coffees and beignets. Within McDonough, fans of Indian cuisine can stop by the Plume Algiers, which started as a pop-up restaurant before moving into its own building on Teche Street. The Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry, located at the community garden on Opelousas Avenue, aims to target food insecurity by offering a variety of goods donated by local residents. Donated goods often include food, soap, baby formula and other essentials.
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Written By
K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Morgan Nowland
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eddie Breaux
Eddie Breaux
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR
(504) 305-8318
51 Total Sales
1 in McDonough
$218,500 Price
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Doris Lumpkin
Doris Lumpkin
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(504) 949-7981
62 Total Sales
1 in McDonough
$337,000 Price
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Michelle LaBanca
Michelle LaBanca
LATTER & BLUM (LATT09)
(504) 399-1641
42 Total Sales
1 in McDonough
$43,000 Price
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BETSY BIRDSONG
BETSY BIRDSONG
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 513-5059
170 Total Sales
2 in McDonough
$25K - $285K Price Range
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Angelique Sterling
Angelique Sterling
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
(504) 226-5416
42 Total Sales
3 in McDonough
$36K - $249K Price Range
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ANGELE SMITH-VONDERPOOL
ANGELE SMITH-VONDERPOOL
Exquisite Realty Group, LLC
(504) 608-4503
41 Total Sales
1 in McDonough
$104,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mississippi River Heritage Park
Confetti Park
- Playground
Woldenberg Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Delcazal Playground
- Playground
McDonough Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Fox Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | McDonough | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McDonough Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McDonough, New Orleans sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in McDonough, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $317,500, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$317,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$369,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$297,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
340
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,538
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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
2,701
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,930
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%
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®
70
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 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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