Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leonidas a good place to live?
Leonidas is a good place to live, receiving 3.2 stars from its residents. Leonidas is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Leonidas is a suburban neighborhood. Leonidas has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.3 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $72,589 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Leonidas are renters, with 53.5% of residents renting and 46.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Leonidas can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Leonidas neighborhood guide.
Is Leonidas, LA a safe neighborhood?
Leonidas, LA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Leonidas?
The median home price in Leonidas is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in Leonidas. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Leonidas is $73K.
What are the best private schools in Leonidas?
The best private schools that serve Leonidas are:
- St. Andrew's Episcopal School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Isidore Newman School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Metairie Park Country Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
What are the most popular zip codes in Leonidas, New Orleans, LA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Leonidas, New Orleans, LA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Leonidas, New Orleans, LA are Hollygrove, Gert Town, Broadmoor, Old Metairie and Central City.
Are home prices dropping in Leonidas?
Yes, home prices in Leonidas are down 8% in the last 12 months.
