Metairie, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 67,081 housing units in Metairie.
This represents a 0.1% growth from 67,021 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 67,081 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Metairie is about 61.7%.
Metairie's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.2%.
Average household size is 2.28 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Metairie were built after 1968.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 16.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 24.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $139,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $141,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $514 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.10% |
| Debt Free | 41.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.6% |
