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Mid-City

Mid-City

3.7
$407,893 Average Value
$231 Average Price per Sq Ft
32 Homes For Sale

Located in the heart of NOLA

Mid-City is a diverse, vibrant neighborhood located in the heart of New Orleans. Known for its longstanding architecture and ample amenities, this neighborhood is conveniently bordered by City Park, Navarre, Dixon, Gert Town, and Tulane-Gravier, offering immediate access to work and nightlife. “It’s a great location,” says Jean Michel, a realtor with Latter & Blum Realtors who has worked in the area for 35 years. “It’s only 10 minutes from the French Quarter, and it’s centrally located in the greater New Orleans area,” she says.

Mid-City is just minutes from the Central Business District of New Orleans.
Mid-City is just minutes from the Central Business District of New Orleans.
Shopping on Royal St is just minutes from Mid-City.
Shopping on Royal St is just minutes from Mid-City.
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Historical New Orleans architecture

Michel says that many homes in the neighborhood are over 100 years old, which is indisputable with the historic architecture lining the one-way residential streets. Reflecting a mix of French, Spanish, and American influence, single and double Creole shotguns, French colonials, and craftsman homes are the most common styles, many of which are decorated with bold colors and feature raised porches with fences. New builds are also spotted throughout the area, but most homes are established or newly renovated. Sitting on narrow, long plots, the homes in this neighborhood sell between $175,000 for 900 square feet and two bedrooms, and more than $750,000 for a two-story, three-bedroom new build.

Colorful homes can be found throughout Mid-City.
Colorful homes can be found throughout Mid-City.
Single and double shotgun homes can be found in Mid-City.
Single and double shotgun homes can be found in Mid-City.
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Central to NOLA shopping and dining

Mid-City residents don’t have to go far to enjoy shopping and dining. Rouses Market and Winn-Dixie sit across from one another on Carrolton Ave, providing locals with options to stuff their grocery carts. There are several chain restaurants in the neighborhood, including Chik-Fil-A and Five Guys, but residents thoroughly enjoy dining at the small, unique options. Of the restaurants to choose from in the area, Blue Oak BBQ is a local favorite. Their smoked wings, tender ribs, and spicy chicken sandwiches draw hungry residents from every corner. Mid-City’s central location also puts it 3 miles south of West Lake Shore Shopping Center, and 3 miles north of Royal Street, New Orleans’ famous shopping and dining hub.

Blue Oak Barbecue near Mid-City is a local favorite that serves up tender sticky ribs.
Blue Oak Barbecue near Mid-City is a local favorite that serves up tender sticky ribs.
There are several grocery store options in Mid-City.
There are several grocery store options in Mid-City.
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Mid-City’s charter school options

Although this neighborhood features private options, most kids start school at Esperanza Academy. The public charter Pre-K through 8th-grade school sees a high return rate each year, with most students attending until they graduate to high school. The elementary-middle school has a C-minus Niche rating and features a dual language immersion program for kids in Pre-K, where students can spend half their time learning in English and the other half in Spanish. Warren Easton High School, which has been around for 110 years and has a C-plus Niche rating, is often the next step for Mid-City students. The high school is mostly known for its marching band, but it also offers a robotics club and free homework assistance.

Esperanza Charter School serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Esperanza Charter School serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
At Warren Easton Senior High School academic excellence is the highest priority.
At Warren Easton Senior High School academic excellence is the highest priority.
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Canal Streetcar and Interstate 10

Residents of Mid-City can walk to the Canal Streetcar Line, which runs through the middle of the neighborhood and stretches over 5 miles to the Central Business District. Biking and walking are also common methods to get around, and drivers can easily access Interstate 10 on the neighborhood’s western edge.

Both locals and tourists ride the iconic New Orleans streetcar in Mid-City.
Both locals and tourists ride the iconic New Orleans streetcar in Mid-City.
Interstate-10 borders Mid-City to the west.
Interstate-10 borders Mid-City to the west.
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Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras and more

Mid-town residents have direct access to the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course on Gentilly Blvd. They also don’t have to go far to enjoy Mardi Gras since the main route rolls through Uptown along Saint Charles Avenue, and down to Canal Street in the Central Business District. During major events like Mardi Gras, driving is made difficult, but Mid-City’s walkability and public transit options ease the burden a bit.

Comiskey Playground and City Park

Comiskey Playground is a popular park in the neighborhood, featuring a basketball court, soccer field and playground. Mid-City’s proximity to the New Orleans City Park puts it within walking distance from the urban greenspace, which features a lake, hiking trails, a dog park, disc golf and museums.

Enjoy playing with your pets at Comisky Park.
Enjoy playing with your pets at Comisky Park.
Bike rentals are a great option in City Park.
Bike rentals are a great option in City Park.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

20 min drive

Subway

Cemeteries-Canal And City Park

Subway

Canal And Carrollton

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Canal And Gayoso

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Canal And Broad

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Canal And White

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Canal And Salcedo

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Canal And Lopez

Subway

Canal And Jefferson Davis Pkwy

Subway

Canal And Clark

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Canal And Telemachus

Subway

Canal And Scott

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Canal And Hennessey

Subway

Canal And Murat

Subway

Canal And St Patrick

Subway

Canal And Anthony/Botinelli

Subway

Carrollton And Bienville

Bus

S. Broad Ave. & Banks St.

Bus

Airline & S Carrollton

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N. Carrollton & Bienville (Bus)

Bus

Canal & Jefferson Davis

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Ulloa & S. Cortez

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S. Carrollton & D'hemecourt

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N. Broad St. & Canal St.

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 16 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
8/11/2025 Niche Review
Midcity is a great location for getting to anywhere else in New Orleans and the metro area. It feels safe, family-friendly, and communal.
3.0 Niche User
4/30/2016 Niche Review
If I could choose to do it over, I probably would choose to live here. But only because of the school I'm attending, I'm currently on campus without a car so there wouldn't be much sense in moving further from campus. Mid city New Orleans is not the most dangerous area of the city, however it does have some danger. Things also close very early around here, at about 10pm every restaurant is closed, the safety concerns probably have something to do with this. For the future, I don't see much changing about this area. It's pretty college based, and from my understanding it has been for over a decade.
4.0 Current Resident
3/23/2022 Niche Review
Gorgeous neighborhood and pretty safe. It is close to the parade route. It is near the famous City Park with its beautiful trees and attractions.
3.0 Niche User
7/28/2016 Niche Review
need more police. They are there response time is down because of high levels of calls . police are overworked they are visible
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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
912
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,820
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,005
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,130
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
793
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
75
Median Rent
$1,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,700
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,600
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,600

Demographics

Total Population
12,043
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,353
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$76,600

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
49.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very friendly

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very friendly

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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Mid-City
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