Where to live in the New Orleans area?

[sylvest]

I may be taking a job in the New Orleans area. Where are good places to live? I am single with no kids and want an apartment first to make sure I like the company and whatnot. Any advice and opinions are appreciated.

 

[slacker]

mandeville

 

[Xenon]

Where will you be working and how far of a commute do you want/can you deal with? Also, do you have any friends in the area...part of the reason I didn't move far out of the city. No one likes to drive out to visit.

 

[sylvest]

I dont really have any close friends living in the city. I will be working for a construction company so my projects will be all over the city and surrounding areas. I was told the first project I will be on is in uptown, wherever that is.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Uptown = mansions next door to crack houses. It's very hit or miss. Get with someone who really knows the area or do a thorough drive-by before you sign any leases!

It's a very cool area though.

 

[sylvest]

I dont want to live in the city really. I would kinda prefer to live in a quieter part of town thats crack free.

 

[Xenon]

Agreed with speed. If you are much of a partier/want the night life, look uptown/mid-city. Otherwise I would suggest Metairie or Harahan/Elmwood/River Ridge.

Any place we tell you is hit or miss as they all have bad spots. Lakeview would be nice too if you can find a small place that is affordable.

 

[sylvest]

I dont really care about partying. I would rather a place that isnt too expensive and is safe. It would also be nice to be able to meet people at somewhere other than the bars.

 

[Xenon]

You should look to join some local young groups like 504ward or YLC in the area. I think they are pretty good for meeting people.

Start shopping for a place well ahead of when you plan on moving and feel free to PM me for an opinion of an area. I'm a transplant as well, so I'm not super familiar with the city. There is a website http://www.mylocalcrime.com/ where you can check for recent crimes. I would check out what the crimes actually are too (instead of only looking at the red dots) because I know a lot of them in my 'hood are people calling the cops for suspicious persons or elderly people setting off their own alarms. And I consider my neighborhood very safe.

 

[DAVE_M]

mandeville

+1

If you can handle the drive, it's worth it.

 

[504BigNasty]

I've lived here all my life and it sounds like Metairie is the place for you.

 

[sylvest]

+1

If you can handle the drive, it's worth it.

What is the drive like?

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

Uptown = mansions next door to crack houses. It's very hit or miss. Get with someone who really knows the area or do a thorough drive-by before you sign any leases!

It's a very cool area though.

+1

It is Hit or Miss. I live in the city and love it. Lived in the Garden District and Uptown. Currently live uptown in a nice neighborhood. However the Garden District was another story. It is awesome being able to walk outside and watch a Mardi Gras parade. I can also walk down the street and can grab a burger or a slice of pizza.

 

[herohog]

Metairie isn't bad in most places. Kenner isn't either and it's only on the other side of Metairie and both have I-10 running through them so getting into N.O. is not a huge deal (depending on traffic). I lived in Metairie for several years where 10 crosses Veteran's Blvd.

 

[Wolfgang1952]

Chalmette, St Bernard Parish isn’t bad either. But now I am up on the North Shore, and you aint getting me back down there. I would rather cross the Twin Span or the Causeway any day. You can have the City.

 

[leVieux]

The Saulet, the largest apartment complex in the City, is pretty safe, has lots of safe, covered parking (which is very, very important here), is centrally located, and is full of hot chicks. Come see my little buddy, Corey Francis, ths asst manager @ the Saulet; 1420 Annunciation St. New Orleans, LA 70130 ♦ T: 888.461.4170 ♦ Google "The Saulet" and check out the website.

The parking here is mostly covered and secure. I can't emphasize how important this is in N.O.

There is no really safe part of town. You must stay alert and armed. You'll quickly learn which areas to avoid. Check out NolaCop's website, "NolaTac".

Housing is still very expensive here, and safe housing is even more expensive. Be prepared to be shocked by the prices.

When you visit, pick up a few of the local free papers; The Gambit, the Levee, etc, for young folks orientation. There is always lots of entertainment & constant partying of all kinds.

Bienvenu a Nouvelle Orleans !

leVieux

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Safety, commute and cost of living are all factors. We've lived on the Westbank, Chalmette, and Mandeville and enjoyed each. Remember, you are working out of New Orleans. Where and how do you want to live. What will you be doing once you get off of work? All of those Communities listed above are good. Your salary might dictate location.

 

[LACamper]

Slidell has some nice sections also in wide variety of prices. I'm in Metairie now though (its more convenient to work).

PM GBundersea. He can send you some rental listings...

 

[#1bambam]

I dont want to live in the city really. I would kinda prefer to live in a quieter part of town thats crack free.

Algeres Point on the west bank.The best neighborhood in New Orleans.

 

[homeslice]

+1 on River Ridge, Elmwood (nice apartments there, btw), Algiers, Kenner, Metairie.

No no no to Uptown :0