Elmwood, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,022 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
63.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,416 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
11.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson Parish
5
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson Parish
6
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 53
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 63
Apr 4 0 69
May 5 0 77
Jun 7 0 82
Jul 6 0 84
Aug 6 0 84
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 4 0 71
Nov 4 0 63
Dec 5 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, LA State Senate District 10, LA State House District 82, LA
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
River Oaks Hospital
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Harahan Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Riverdale High School
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Metairie
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
East Jefferson General Hospital
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

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