What does housing cost in Metairie in 2026?

Housing in Metairie runs to about €991 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Metairie?

Asking rent in Metairie stands at 1,159 €/month.

What are property prices in Metairie?

To buy in Metairie, expect 308,900 €.

Cost of Living in Metairie, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Metairie — 2026

Metairie has 138,995 residents and lies in Louisiane. Median rent there comes to roughly €991 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 264,040 €. Median income is 62,617 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 19% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Metairie

Rent

Median rent: 991 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 264,040 €

Income

Median household income: 62,617 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,487 €/year

Quality of life — Metairie

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,7 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

12,6 %

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