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Friendly fishing community with rough-spun roots
The pleasant lakeside of Bucktown is not what it used to be. Originally a haven for fishermen and boatbuilders of the 19th century, today's culture is not as rough-and-tumble. Nobody really knows where the name comes from – if it's sourced from legends of Oliver "Buck" Wooley's deer hunting prowess or the "young bucks" who went there on weekends to engage in drunken, jazz-scored barfights. But the salty breezes blowing over its levees are a constant reminder that one thing is for sure: proximity to Lake Pontchartrain drives everything in Bucktown, from its seafood festival to its marinas and even its housing options. "What makes it unique is just the access to a ton of restaurants and the lakefront," says Realtor Ken Hamrick of Keller Williams Realty New Orleans, who once lived in the area. "It's just that family feel to it. You know that you're in a good place when you're in that area."
Rent a boat slip quarterly at the Bucktown Marina.
Deanie’s Seafood is one of several seafood restaurant options in Bucktown.
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Increasing stock and square footage
While some midcentury cottages and ranchers survived Hurricane Katrina, receiving renovations in the years following, the storm did lead to a windfall of new construction too. "I knew that because it was very heavily populated by families, after all this flooding, what's going to happen is there'll be less houses, bigger properties," Hamrick says. "Sure enough, people would tear down their house and then sell the lot. And then people were buying that lot to add to their current lot." Original homes, which are typically smaller, tend to sell for between $200,000 and $400,000, while newer and renovated multi-story homes can sell for between $400,000 to just under $1 million. There's also been an uptick in new apartments, condos and townhouses along Lake Avenue, which can sell for anywhere between $200,000 to $900,000.
New construction can be found when looking to move to Bucktown.
Smaller cottages are popular in Bucktown.
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Lakeside jogs from Bucktown Marina
On a sunny, not too breezy day, some Bucktown residents take to the lake. Some stay inland, lacing up their running shoes for a scenic jog along the 12-plus mile-long Pontchartrain Lakefront Trail, waving to sunbathers and picnic goers overlooking them from atop the levees. Parks with lake access sit at both ends of the trail's Bucktown leg. Heading west leads to the Bonnabel Boat Launch, where local kids go for playground games and pet owners gather for off-leash time. To the east, Bucktown Marina offers a small slip for boaters with immediate lake access and a boardwalk for panoramic views of Lake Pontchartrain and its 23-mile-long Causeway.
The Pontchartrain Lakefront Trail is a popular location for walking and jogging in Bucktown.
Enjoy a walk along the Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk at the Bucktown Marina.
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Standout schools with diverse student bodies
Students begin school at Marie B. Riviere Elementary, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche, followed by the C-plus rated JD Meisler Middle School for grades 6 through 8. For grades 9 through 12, students attend Riverdale High School, which has a B-plus Niche score and is ranked the 7th-most diverse and 3rd-most standout public high school in the New Orleans area.
In the heart of Bucktown is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School.
Riverdale High School serves families throughout Jefferson.
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Live music at the Bucktown Seafood Festival
For more than 20 years, the Bucktown Seafood Festival, a 3-day fundraiser event for the St. Louis King of France School, has attracted droves of hungry mouths to Lake Avenue. Offering block after block of crawfish boils, crab cakes, raw oysters and countless other briny delights, the festival is also a prime opportunity to catch some no-cost jazz and other musical performances.
The Bucktown Seafood Festival is hosted by the St. Louis King of France School.
Relax and enjoy live music at the Bucktown Seafood Festival.
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Car-dependent and bumpy roads
Public transportation does not service Bucktown. Although sidewalks in residential areas and on Lake Avenue afford walkability, most residents rely on a car for their needs. While Hamrick says that drivers can reach downtown New Orleans in around 10 minutes, "the roads around Bucktown are terrible, and they have always been."
Take your dog for a walk on the Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk at the Bucktown Marina.
Near Bucktown you will find electric vehicle charging stations.
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Seafood markets and voodoo crawfish eggrolls
Once all knots are tied, head down to Lake Avenue for a blend of Big Easy traditions and new ideas. New Orleans Food & Spirits serves Creole classics like corn soup and shrimp gumbo, as well as inventive spins, such as voodoo crawfish egg rolls. Station 6, a newer restaurant, offers a laid-back evening of shareables such as smoked fish dip and soft-shell crabs. If they'd prefer to snag dinner themselves, residents can drift into Captain Sid's Seafood or any of the other seafood markets on Lake Avenue. For full pantry restocks, the locally owned Dorignac's Food Center is roughly a mile down Lake Avenue.
In Bucktown New Orleans Food & Spirits is a favorite dining location for locals.
Near Bucktown Dorignac's Food Center is a local favorite for buying groceries.
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Things to consider
High water is constant around New Orleans even after a small rainspout. Bucktown was among the fastest places to drain its Katrina floodwaters, so it's often more a nuisance than a problem. Even so, a drainage canal runs along the neighborhood's southern end, which can create hazardous conditions during high water. "Since Katrina, the [Army] Corps of Engineers has invested billions of dollars to reinforce the levees, but also to improve the drainage and pumping," Hamrick says. "But there are some lower-lying areas that, if you're not aware of it, you could get stuck in."
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Parks in this Area
Bonnabel Park
Boating
Dog Park
Playground
Lakeshore Playground
Baseball/Softball
Football
Tennis
Breakwater Park
Fishing
Fleur De Lis Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
West End Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Harlequin Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Bucktown Marina
Boating
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
19 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bucktown
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bucktown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bucktown, Metairie sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bucktown, Metairie over the last 12 months is $324,250, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
YOU MUST SEE THIS HOUSE IN PERSON TO EVEN UNDERSTAND HOW OVER THE TOP IT IS!!! This is the most beautiful chalet style estate home with parisian influences —it's a completely custom, one-of-a-kind masterpiece sitting on an elevated slab that you have to see to believe. Located in the heart of Metairie’s highly desirable Bucktown area, just a few blocks from the lake, this extraordinary property
Discover the home of your dreams at 1301 Chickasaw Ave, Metairie, LA 70005. This stunning custom home, built in 2020 on a corner lot, offers an exceptional blend of charm, comfort, and modern amenities. From the moment you step into the inviting and oversized foyer, you are greeted by a warm and functional design that seamlessly flows into the spacious living room and gourmet kitchen with an
s Location Location Location! Take a walk out your front door and just steps away you are walking on the BucktownLevee. To the left is Bonnabel boat launch, a dog park, playground and to the right is the marina with newly installed boardwalk.This neighborhood is known for walking, biking, fishing at the boat launch and enjoying nature. Originally built in the 1950s on anoversized 65x100 lot 1
Amazing home in Bucktown!!Walk to the lake, many restaurants, coffee shops, get your nails done or jump on the I-10 to go to the French Quarter all within 5 mins!!! Designed by Flynn built by RMC has it all even an entire home in-wall vacuum!! Great open iving floorplan with all marble countertops. 2 full bathrooms downstairs. Master has large custom walk in closet and amazing bath. Daikin One
Welcome to 1501 Poinsettia Drive, a mid-century 4-bedroom, 3-bath gem in the heart of Metairie, just a block from Lake Pontchartrain. This 2,000+ sq ft home blends charm—exposed beams, paneled walls, and a brick fireplace—with the convenience of a prime location.
Shell Floorplan Available 9/5/2023!Lake Avenue's newest apartment home community is located just blocks off of West Esplanade and within walking distance of the New Orleans Lakefront and its various restaurants and shops. The community consists of 24 high end, graciously-sized, two bedroom apartment homes. Features Samsung stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 9' ceilings,
Prime Bucktown Location on Orpheum!! Close to the Lake, and easy access to New Orleans, shopping, restaurants, bike trails, and more! Large townhouse with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 10ft Ceilings, enormous primary bedroom and walk-in closet, large primary bath with double sinks and separate tub and shower, full second bath with tub, Premium Vinyl and real hardwood flooring, fireplace, open concept
Nice, quiet one bedroom apartment available in a small, family owned complex just a couple blocks from the Lake in Bucktown. Close to great restaurants.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,795
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,964
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,321
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
48%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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