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Gert Town

Gert Town

Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana

Orleans Parish 70118, 70125

$226,920 Average Value
$163 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Home to Xavier University of Louisiana

Gert Town is a vast, urban neighborhood situated between I-10 and Martin Luther King Boulevard. Bordered north and south by Hollygrove and Central City, the area, which also happens to be the hometown of the renowned jazz musician Allen Toussaint, once played a major role in the industrial development of New Orleans, with factories and manufacturing bases dominating the land for years. Nowadays, Gert Town is mostly known as the home of the HBCU Xavier University, but this up-and-coming neighborhood has more to offer than meets the eye. “It’s a lot more affordable than other areas,” says Jim Yonkus, co-owner of The Independent Caveau NOLA. Opportunities for real estate investing, starting small businesses, and immediate access to downtown NOLA are major reasons people choose to move to the neighborhood.

Xavier University of Louisiana is a private historically black Catholic university in Gert Town.
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private historically black Catholic university in Gert Town.
Gert Town is centrally located in New Orleans.
Gert Town is centrally located in New Orleans.
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Gert Town’s shotgun and bungalow homes

Popular architectural styles in Gert Town include shotguns and bungalows sitting on small lots. French colonial townhouses are also common finds, especially in the neighborhood’s south end. Fenced-in yards and barred windows are typical, and off-street parking is not a premium that many residents have. Commercial buildings often intertwine with the neighborhood’s residential areas, showcasing Gert Town’s industrial roots. While 76% of its residents are renters, single-family homes in the area sell for about $75,000 for a two-bedroom fixer-upper, and $360,000 for a newly constructed three-bed.

Colorful homes are popular in Gert Town.
Colorful homes are popular in Gert Town.
Shotgun houses are common in Gert Town.
Shotgun houses are common in Gert Town.
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Kipp Primary, Andrew Wilson Charter and Booker T. High

Kids in Gert Town attend KIPP Central City Primary, a pre-k through 4th grade public charter school with a 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating. As an alternative or next step, students can attend Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, a kindergarten through 8th grade public charter option with a C-minus Niche rating. Booker T. Washington High School is often the final step for Gert Town students, where students can join a renowned robotics club, and graduate with licenses in cosmetology, phlebotomy or real estate. The high school has a C rating on Niche and a student-teacher ratio of just 13 to 1.

Andrew Wilson Charter School provides every student with a safe environment.
Andrew Wilson Charter School provides every student with a safe environment.
Booker T Washington High School believes in meeting students where they are.
Booker T Washington High School believes in meeting students where they are.
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Gert Town’s shopping and dining scene

While standard chains like Family Dollar and Costco provide residents with groceries and essentials, small businesses are fundamental to Gert Town. “We were presented with a great opportunity because of the unique zoning laws and affordability,” says Yonkus. Much like other small businesses in the area, The Independent, located on White and Erato, has been able to bring quality products to Gert Town due to the neighborhood’s room for development. Another popular small business in the area is Rendon Inn, a prohibition-era bar that serves up traditional American cuisine and frosty craft beers. For weekend fun, residents head to Rock ‘N’ Bowl on Carrollton Avenue to compete with loved ones at the bowling lanes, enjoy live music and boogie down on the dance floor.

Try a new wine from The Independent Caveau NOLA in Gert Town.
Try a new wine from The Independent Caveau NOLA in Gert Town.
Family Dollar is a grocery option for some families in Gert Town.
Family Dollar is a grocery option for some families in Gert Town.
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I-10, Highway 90 and Highway 61

By hopping on I-10, locals can quickly commute to the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Highway 90 and Highway 61 also intercept this neighborhood, providing easy access to the Greater New Orleans area. And while drivers have easy commute options, Gert Town’s walk score of 77 and bike score of 89 make getting around simple for everyone.

Gert Town is just minutes from the Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center.
Gert Town is just minutes from the Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center.
I-10 and Highway 90 pass through Gert Town.
I-10 and Highway 90 pass through Gert Town.
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Cuccia-Byrnes Playground and Rosenwald Recreation

The open, expansive fields at Cuccia-Byrnes Playground give residents ample space to play soccer, football and softball. Rosenwald Recreation Center also offers a place for residents to stay active, offering functional fitness classes, yoga, and sports teams.

Cuccia-Byrnes Playground is centrally located in Gert Town.
Cuccia-Byrnes Playground is centrally located in Gert Town.
Rosenwald Recreation Center gives residents an indoor space to stay active.
Rosenwald Recreation Center gives residents an indoor space to stay active.
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Events in downtown NOLA

The neighborhood’s location makes getting to downtown NOLA a breeze, meaning residents can easily attend Mardi Gras, the Jazz Fest, and the Greek Fest. Together Gert Town, a community nonprofit, often holds free events, including a roundtable where residents gather to address concerns and discuss solutions. Giveaways, community feasts, and community cleanup projects are just a few other methods the organization is using to improve the quality of life in Gert Town.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

21 min drive

Bus

S. Broad Ave. & Erato St.

Bus

Palmetto & S. Carrollton

Bus

S. Carrollton & Palm

Bus

Washington & S. Telemachus

Bus

S. Carrollton & Earhart

Bus

Washington & Pine

Bus

Washington & S. Jeff Davis

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Gert Town US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$220,000
Median Single Family Price
$192,000
Median Townhouse Price
$305,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Months of Supply
7.20
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
172
Median Year Built
1993
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,424
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,639
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
680
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,587
Median Age
28
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$25,432
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,851

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

44 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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