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Older homes close to all the amenities
Welcome to St Roch, a historic neighborhood found lakeside of St Claude Avenue across from the hip Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. It began in 1830 when the Pontchartrain Railroad connected the Marigny neighborhood with Milneburg, a small settlement on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Today, the neighborhood is home to people looking to live close to the most exciting areas in New Orleans without all of the hustle and bustle. There aren’t many restaurants and shops within its boundaries, but the neighborhood enjoys easy access to surrounding amenities. “There’s a lot of history here,” says David Hedges, owner of St Roch-based Nola Tour Guy. “And its name is a cool story. It’s named after the patron saint of dogs, bachelors and invalids.”
Saint Roch is located just minutes away from downtown New Orleans.
A brightly colored home features a mural painted on a fence in the Saint Roch neighborhood.
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Plain old or newly updated, plenty to choose
St Roch is primarily a residential neighborhood, with homes both old and new, but many longtime residents are now being priced out due to high demand. “More than half the families make less than $30,000 here,” says David Hedges. “So you can imagine what home prices have done.” Primarily single and double shotgun-style houses, with a mix of raised cottages, the homes come in a wide variety of colors, and almost all are found on long, narrow lots. Prices can dip as low as $110,000 for homes needing serious work and reach as high as $400,000 for a fully-renovated four-bedroom cottage, but the median price is around $200,000.
Rows of colorful Creole Cottages in the St Roch neighborhood add a pop of vibrancy.
Some homes in the Saint Roch neighborhood feature covered front porches.
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Major festivals nearby
While the neighborhood doesn’t host many events at home, it sits within walking distance to the city's busier areas, putting it close to all the action of festivals like Mardi Gras. “It’s close to Bywater and the St Claude corridor, where there’s a lot of bars and live music venues,” says Hedges. “The city is very walkable. It takes fifteen minutes to get anywhere.”
Gotta get out to see the sights
Located on St Claude Avenue between the French Quarter and the Bywater, the neighborhood is within walking distance to plenty of shops and restaurants, though there isn’t much within its boundaries. An oddity in its surroundings, the St Roch Market is a destination for many of the area’s visitors, though there’s likely to be few residents. “It used to be a great seafood market,” says Hedges. “But now it’s expensive for a lot of the people who live here.” The local bar, St Roch Tavern, remains a local favorite, offering pinball, live music and even haircuts every Tuesday night. Within walking distance of St Roch Tavern, there's also live music venues Hi-Ho, Always and Siberia, as well as Kajun's Karaoke Bar for those who like to sing.
Sculptures like this can be found throughout Saint Roch.
The Saint Roch Market features a variety of food options and an outdoor seating area.
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Small parks and a cemetery
“There’s more green space here than some other areas,” says Hedges. “And a couple of places for kids.” St Roch Park and McCue Playground offer children of all ages the opportunity to play and exercise. St Roch Park is found in the middle of the neighborhood, while McCue Playground lies near the area’s top border. Besides playgrounds, both parks offer basketball courts and baseball fields. For a more haunting park atmosphere, the St Roch Cemeteries offer gothic monuments and mausoleums as part of the St Roch Chapel, formally dedicated in 1876.
The Saint Roch cemetery is a historical site in New Orleans.
Play a game of pick up basketball on the courts at the Sant Roch Park.
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Plenty of parking and public transit
Thanks to its wide, gridded streets and many bus stops, getting around St Roch is easy. Parking isn’t a problem either, since many homes have driveways and street parking is plentiful. In addition to Interstate 10, which runs through the middle of the area, major streets like Franklin Avenue, Florida Avenue, and St. Claude Avenue make commuting easy.
Public electric commuter bikes are available throughout Saint Roch.
The I10 interstate conveniently runs through the Saint Roch region towards downtown New Orleans.
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Mary Bethune and G.W. Carver
St. Roch students can attend pre-kindergarten through 8th grade at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, which earns a C-plus on Niche and offers music classes, Spanish classes and sports programs like football and basketball. For high school, students can attend G.W. Carver High School, which earns a B-minus.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saint Roch
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Roch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Roch, New Orleans sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Roch, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $235,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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COMMERCIAL ZONING, This beautifully updated double sits on a corner lot and includes gated off-street parking at the rear—a rare find in the area. Zoned HU-B1, it offers flexibility for residential, investment, or mixed-use commercial opportunities.Both units include two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, blending original architectural details with high-quality modern updates. Heart of pine
Move-In Ready Arts & Crafts Double In St. Roch NeighborhoodWelcome to 1814 Saint Roch Avenue — a spacious and beautifully maintained Arts & Crafts-style double just steps from St. Roch Park and minutes to the Marigny, Bywater, French Quarter, and the St. Claude streetcar line.This large, light-filled home features a modern open-concept layout (not a shotgun!), offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full
Newly renovated two bed one bath unit with washer and dryer hook ups. Best suited for parent with small child or someone looking for a bonus room for a large office. Located in quiet neighborhood. No carpet. Vouchers welcome. No pets.
Front part of this house is shotgun, but the addition in back is a bed/bath. Large yard and giant storage shed. Pets -may- be considered. Vouchers accepted. A new stove will be purchased.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,400
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,628
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,460
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
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®
95/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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