Metairie

About Metairie

Metairie is a large, thriving Louisiana community, part of the larger Jefferson Parish. Although it's not an official city, it would be one of the largest cities in the state if it were to be incorporated. The community is the site of the training facilities for the NFL's New Orleans Saints, and many of the players have made the town their home.

Metairie stands out as one of the few cities in the United States that doesn't tax its residents. This makes it an attractive place for people who want to live near New Orleans, but want a budget-friendly, suburban setting.

The History of Metairie

Metairie, like much of Louisiana, was settled by French immigrants looking for opportunities in the New World. These early settlers started a farming community near the city's current location, leasing the land from wealthy landowners by paying their rent with produce. This common practice was called "sharecropping," which in French is "metairie," the inspiration for the community's name.

Living in Metairie

Jefferson Parish has established a number of parks and recreational spaces throughout Metairie, providing plenty of space for both children and adults to enjoy. There are several community playgrounds in the community, including Doe Playground, Delta Playground and Mike Miley Playground. Parks like Lafrenier Park offer open green spaces, ideal for walking, picnicking and enjoying the warm spring and summer months.

Metairie parks also hosts several youth sports leagues as well as arts and cultural programs like piano lessons. The city is home to the New Orleans Babycakes baseball team, a Triple-A minor league team that has many local fans.

Metairie Schools

Students in Metairie are served by the Jefferson Parish Public School System. In addition to its traditional elementary, middle and high schools, the system manages several charter schools and advanced study academies.

Resources for Moving to Metairie

Here are a few useful resources for organizing your move to Metairie:

• Utilities: Entergy Louisiana, Atmos Energy and the Jefferson Parish Department of Water provide all of Metairie's major utilities.
• Garbage and Recycling: Jefferson Parish facilitates curbside collection of trash and recycling throughout Metairie.
• Transportation: Jefferson Transit operates a network of public bus routes that provide a transit option throughout the entire Jefferson Parrish.

Metairie Housing

The median home price in Metairie is just slightly higher than the national average, but it's considerably higher than the Louisiana state average. However, one of the major benefits of this community is that its housing market is large and diverse, offering everything from compact apartments and town houses to large luxury homes on generously-sized lots.