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Uptown

Uptown

$869,312 Average Value
$374 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

Uptown offers classic NOLA living

In Uptown New Orleans, live oak trees shade rows of century-old homes, the streetcar rattles along St. Charles Avenue, and residents walk to restaurants on the corner. Neighborhood squares offer spots for picnics, lazy Sundays and family time, while proximity to major corridors makes commuting to other parts of the city easier. Nearby Tulane and Loyola universities bring lively energy to the neighborhood’s edges, with trendy eateries, cafes and bars just a short walk for many residents.

Uptown is just minutes from the Central Business District.
Uptown is just minutes from the Central Business District.
Townhouse-style homes are common Uptown.
Townhouse-style homes are common Uptown.
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What homes look like and cost in Leonidas

Mature live oak trees shade sidewalks and homes, which come in a wide range of styles. Greek Revival and Italianate mansions sit a few blocks from shotgun houses, camelbacks, Craftsman bungalows and raised cottages. Because of historic preservation efforts, many homes in Uptown still have original hardwood floors, stained-glass windows and solid-wood trim, but kitchens and bathrooms are usually updated to modern standards. “Unlike some areas where demolition has been allowed, Uptown has stayed true to its historic roots,” says Emily Flagler, local architect and owner of Emily Flagler, Architect LLC. “It’s one of the more regulated neighborhoods in the city. It’s pretty historic and tends to have relatively higher property values.”

Single-family homes have a median sale price of around $830,000, with prices typically ranging from the low $300,000s to over $4 million, depending on size, condition and location. Townhouses often cost from the mid-$200,000s to the low $600,000s, while condos, typically in historic buildings, can cost between the mid-$200,000s and the mid-$700,000s.

Uptown is home to Greek Revival mansions along historic St. Charles AveNUE.
Uptown is home to Greek Revival mansions along historic St. Charles AveNUE.
Raised bungalows are common Uptown.
Raised bungalows are common Uptown.
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How Uptown's central location makes it easy to navigate NOLA

Uptown's central location makes it easy to get around New Orleans, whether you're commuting downtown, exploring nearby neighborhoods or heading to some of the city's most popular dining and shopping districts. Several key thoroughfares run through, and here’s what to know about them:

  • Magazine Street, to the south, provides a walkable stretch of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, with independently owned boutiques, antique dealers and art galleries closest to the neighborhood.
  • St. Charles Avenue, known for its iconic streetcar and historic mansions, travels through the rough center of the neighborhood.
  • Freret Street, a once sleepy corridor between Tulane and Loyola universities, turned into a trendy dining district with more than 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, is one block north.
The Central Business District, the French Quarter and the Warehouse District are within roughly 5 miles, and city buses serve the neighborhood. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about a 15-mile drive west.

Uptown's streets are walkable.
Uptown's streets are walkable.
Take a relaxing ride on a St. Charles Avenue streetcar trough Uptown.
Take a relaxing ride on a St. Charles Avenue streetcar trough Uptown.
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Prytania Theatre is a central hub for the New Orleans French Film Festival.
Prytania Theatre is a central hub for the New Orleans French Film Festival.

Uptown offers access to lots of things to do in New Orleans

Throughout Uptown, you’ll find small green spaces, squares and cultural attractions. Here are some places to explore in the neighborhood:

  • Evans Playground, near the northern edge, has play equipment, basketball courts and sports fields.
  • Laurence Square, between Magazine Street and Napoleon Avenue, across from the Basilica of St. Stephen, provides a playground, basketball courts and an open field with benches within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
  • Wisner Playground & Dog Run, off Laurel Street near Magazine, lets families bring kids and dogs to play.
  • Prytania Theatre, the oldest single-screen movie theatre in New Orleans, sits on Prytania Street, just off Magazine.
Uptown is also about 3 miles from Audubon Park, which spans roughly 350 acres in the Audubon neighborhood. It features a public golf course, sports courts and fields, walking trails and more. Uptown also places you in a great location to access cultural events, with the Uptown Carnival route running along St. Charles Avenue in the neighborhood, and the Freret Street Festival and monthly art market taking place just north in Freret.

NOLA public schools and private options in Uptown

Under New Orleans’ citywide choice program, families rank charter schools, and a lottery determines admissions. Priority is given to students based on geographic location and on whether siblings are already attending. In Uptown, Samuel J. Green Charter School is a public school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The neighborhood is also home to highly rated private schools, including De La Salle High School, which Niche rates an A-minus and ranks as the sixth-best private school in Louisiana, and Isidore Newman School, which earns an A-plus and ranks as the best private school in the state.

What to know about flooding in Uptown

Like most of New Orleans, living in Uptown comes with flood risk. The neighborhood sits on some of the city’s higher ground, running along the natural levee that follows the Mississippi River. Blocks closer to Magazine Street and the river tend to sit at higher elevations and have historically remained drier, while lower-lying areas, like those near South Claiborne, are more prone to street flooding. Most homes fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones, and Louisiana’s flood and homeowners' insurance costs are among the highest in the country.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

26 min drive

Subway

St Charles And Valmont

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St Charles And Robert

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St Charles And Duffosat

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St Charles And Bordeaux

Subway

St Charles And Cadiz

Bus

Napoleon & Magazine

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Napoleon & Danneel

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Magazine & Jefferson

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Magazine & Bordeaux

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Napoleon & Baronne

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Napoleon & Chestnut

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Magazine At Bordeaux

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,106
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,186
Above the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,073
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,205
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
747
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
15
Median Rent
$1,800
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,720
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,098
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,000
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,500
Median Condo Rent
$1,850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,850

Demographics

Total Population
5,470
Median Age
42
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,017
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$131,805

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
69.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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