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New Orleans, Louisiana · ZIP 70126

New Orleans — ZIP 70126

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New Orleans (70126) scores 67/100 — Fair for New Orleans. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $150K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share3%
Property crime share97%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index36/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$150K
Median rent$1,672/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$150K

Median Rent

$1,672/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

86

Violent Crime

3

Property Crime

83

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orleans Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Livingston Collegiate Academy09–13575
22%
17%
G W Carver High School09–13771
18%
17%
KIPP EastPK–08921
12%
27%
KIPP MorialPK–08951
11%
24%
Edward Hynes Charter School - ParkviewKG–08490
8%
21%
Mildred Osborne Charter SchoolPK–08850Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,690

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70126 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70126 has a school score of 36/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70126 is approximately $150K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70126 in New Orleans has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.