Why Live in Freret
Freret, a neighborhood in Uptown New Orleans, is known for its vibrant commercial corridor along Freret Street, featuring French-style architecture, soul food vendors, and live “swamp pop” music at neighborhood festivals. Residents enjoy a variety of leisure activities, from strolling through the oak-lined paths of Audubon Park to dining at Louisiana-style restaurants and attending live music events at venues like Gasa Gasa. Housing options in Freret include raised single-family cottages with wide front porches, two-storied townhouses with Creole influences, and minimalist shotgun-style homes. The neighborhood is less than a mile from Magnolia Marketplace, which offers department stores and retailers, and groceries are available at Freret Faire or The Fresh Market, 2 miles south. Dining options include The High Hat Café, Dat Dog, and Good Bird, known for their locally sourced ingredients.
Freret is home to several public and private schools, with higher education institutions like Tulane University and Loyola University within 3 miles. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Audubon Park's walking trails, horse riding stables, soccer fields, and tennis courts, as well as the Audubon Golf Club and Zoo. The Caesars Superdome, just 3 miles away, hosts NFL games and other major events. Monthly flea markets and the annual Freret Street Festival, which attracts over 20,000 attendees, add to the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Freret offers convenient transportation options with easy access to U.S. Route 90, public transit via the RTA, and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport located 15 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freret a good place to live?
Freret is a good place to live, receiving 5.0 stars from its residents. Freret is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Freret has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.7 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $83,364 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Freret are renters, with 58.8% of residents renting and 41.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Freret can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Freret neighborhood guide.
Is Freret, LA a safe neighborhood?
Freret, LA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Freret?
The median home price in Freret is $249,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Freret. The average household income in Freret is $83K.
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Home Trends in Freret, LA
On average, homes in Freret, New Orleans sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Freret, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $325,400.
Median Sale Price
$325,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,400
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$30,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$115,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
110
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%