Old Metairie / Lakeview

Welcome to Metairie

Located in Jefferson Parish just minutes from New Orleans, Metairie is a dynamic suburb known for its blend of tradition, modern amenities, and a thriving local culture. Once a predominantly residential community, Metairie has evolved into a bustling hub of commerce, entertainment, and family-friendly living. Its strategic location offers residents easy access to the energy of New Orleans while maintaining its distinct identity and charm.

Metairie is characterized by its tree-lined streets, diverse housing options, and a strong sense of community. The picturesque Old Metairie area boasts historic homes and boutique shops, while modern developments like the Lakeside Shopping Center highlight the town's growth. From lively nightlife in Fat City to serene afternoons at the Metairie Country Club, the area provides something for everyone.

What to Love

Diverse housing options to fit various lifestyles and budgets\
Proximity to vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment
A mix of historic charm and modern amenities in Old Metairie
Home to the New Orleans Saints’ practice facilities
Rich cultural offerings and strong community ties

Local Lifestyle

Metairie offers a well-rounded lifestyle with a mix of urban conveniences and suburban comforts. Residents enjoy a wide array of amenities, from expansive shopping malls to tranquil parks. The community is known for its welcoming atmosphere and year-round events, including parades and festivals. Families, young professionals, and retirees alike can find their niche in this thriving town.

Dining and Shopping

Metairie’s dining scene is as diverse as its residents. From authentic Louisiana cuisine to international flavors, the area offers a culinary experience for every palate. Old Metairie is home to cozy cafes and upscale bistros, perfect for a leisurely brunch or a refined dinner. Meanwhile, Fat City stands out for its vibrant mix of bars, restaurants, and late-night eateries, making it a hotspot for both locals and visitors.

Shopping in Metairie is equally varied. The Lakeside Shopping Center, one of Louisiana’s largest and most established malls, serves as a retail landmark with a mix of national brands and local boutiques. Metairie Road is another popular destination, known for its quaint shops, professional offices, and beautiful surroundings. Whether you’re hunting for high-end fashion, home décor, or unique gifts, Metairie’s retail offerings cater to all preferences.

Things to Do and Entertainment

Metairie is rich in recreational and entertainment options. The Metairie Country Club provides an exclusive setting for golf and social gatherings, while the nearby Lafreniere Park offers scenic walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Sports fans will appreciate the presence of the New Orleans Saints’ practice facilities, which occasionally host public events.

Fat City is Metairie’s vibrant nightlife district, featuring an eclectic mix of nightclubs, live music venues, and trendy bars. For those seeking family-friendly fun, Zephyr Field is home to the New Orleans Zephyrs AAA baseball team, offering an engaging sports experience for all ages.

Overview for Old Metairie / Lakeview, LA

17,395 people live in Old Metairie / Lakeview, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $70,341. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,395

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$70,341

Average individual Income

Around Old Metairie / Lakeview, LA

There's plenty to do around Old Metairie / Lakeview, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

74

Very Walkable

Walking Score

53

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lakeview Nutrition, JCB Creations, and Black Butterfly Too.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Lakeview Nutrition page on Yelp Search 209 Harrison Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.13 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the JCB Creations page on Yelp	Dining · $$	4.79 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Black Butterfly Too page on Yelp Search 727 Royal St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gulf South Coins page on Yelp Search 5101 W Esplanade Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.26 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Natty Adams page on Yelp Search 927 Toulouse St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.7 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Body Doctor's Gym page on Yelp Search 4439 St Louis St on Google Maps	Active	2.31 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Louisiana Lost Lands Environmental Tours, L3C page on Yelp	Active	4.8 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Michelle Martin Makeup Artist page on Yelp	Beauty	4.18 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Real Nails page on Yelp Search 2916 Cleary Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.2 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ace Tattoo page on Yelp Search 4916 Freret St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.99 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elevate by Ochsner Health page on Yelp Search 1025 Elmwood Park Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.21 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Blowdrybar Mobile Concierge Hair Service page on Yelp	Beauty	3.25 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tousled Salon Nola page on Yelp Search 1204 Carondelet St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.91 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cut Loose Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 5537 Canal Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.89 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Old Metairie / Lakeview, LA

Population Households Employment

Old Metairie / Lakeview has 8,230 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Old Metairie / Lakeview do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,395 people call Old Metairie / Lakeview home. The population density is 6,373.169 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,395

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

46.34 / 53.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,230

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$70,341

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Old Metairie / Lakeview, LA

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The following schools are within or nearby Old Metairie / Lakeview. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Current Listings

For Sale
$3,900,000

521 DAUPHINE Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
- 10 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 8,325 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,900,000

521 DAUPHINE Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
- 10 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 8,325 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,375,000

305 OPINE Court, Covington, LA 70433
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,030 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

4040 HWY 59 Highway, Mandeville, LA 70471
- 9,000 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

245 WARRIOR Trace, Covington, LA 70435
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,791 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

1358 RUE BEAUVAIS None, Mandeville, LA 70471
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,597 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$830,000

156 HANO Road, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,768 Sq.Ft.
Sold

Price Upon Request

101 ALLEN TOUSSAINT Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124
Sold
Price Upon Request

247 MORNINGSIDE Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,250 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

74680 HOLLY Lane, Covington, LA 70435
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,358 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

456 PENCARROW Circle, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,697 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

901 TEZCUCCO Court, Covington, LA 70433
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,490 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

737 ELISE Lane, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,273 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$639,000

435 BEDICO Parkway, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,668 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

106 CAMPBELL Avenue, Mandeville, LA 70471
- 8,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

1421 LEONTINE Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,815 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

1005 AVENUE SAINT GERMAIN None, Covington, LA 70433
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,458 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

61589 N MILL Road, Lacombe, LA 70445
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,678 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$575,000

30980 OLD TODD Road, Lacombe, LA 70445
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,735 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$570,000

0 WHISKEY OAKS Lane, Covington, LA 70433
Sold
Price Upon Request

200 W 19TH Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,331 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

27 CLAUDIA Drive, Covington, LA 70435
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,201 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$540,000

3231 GENTILLY Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122
Sold
Price Upon Request

14131 S LAKESHORE Drive, Covington, LA 70435
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,736 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

225 MAKO NAKO Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,566 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

12 RUFIN Place, Jefferson, LA 70121
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,075 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

81283 BRIGHT PENNY Road, Bush, LA 70431
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,184 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

28 HYACINTH Drive, Covington, LA 70433
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,732 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$479,000

105 RUCKER Road, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,378 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

840 SWEET BAY Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,606 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

1080 FOX SPARROW Loop, Madisonville, LA 70447
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,109 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

148 CINDY LOU Place, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,709 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

9521 ARBOR Lane, River Ridge, LA 70123
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,871 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

3400 MAGAZINE Street 1, New Orleans, LA 70115
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,132 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

4013 TAFT Park, Metairie, LA 70002
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,900 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

2125 W RIDGE Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,204 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$374,000

27471 HWY 40 (29.2 ACRES) Highway, Folsom, LA 70437
Sold
Price Upon Request

246 S ORCHARD Lane, Covington, LA 70433
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,511 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

3316 MONROE Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,584 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

4625 ITHACA Street, Metairie, LA 70006
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Sq.Ft.
Sold

Price Upon Request

75857 HICKORY ESTATES Lane, Covington, LA 70435
Sold
Price Upon Request

372 BEEBALM Circle, Covington, LA 70435
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,764 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

132 CRAPEMYRTLE Circle, Covington, LA 70433
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,359 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

601 WEINBERGER Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,925 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

11293 RONALD REAGAN Highway, Covington, LA 70435
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,896 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$299,000

103 MARINERS Boulevard 1C, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$299,000

2308 TAFT Park, Metairie, LA 70001
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,439 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

44072 EASY Street, Hammond, LA 70403
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,646 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

406 KENT Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,704 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

2529 DESTIN Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,392 Sq.Ft.