State rank#3 of 64
Smallest county371,853 residentsEast Baton Rouge Parish
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 22071
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population371,853
Household income$56,631
Unemployment4.9%
Life expectancy73.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Orleans Parish has 371,853 residents and ranks #3 by population among Louisiana county equivalents. Median household income is $56,631. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Louisiana
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Orleans Parish: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Orleans Parish, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $315,700 median home value and $1,251/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Orleans Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 42.4% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 42.4%, rank #1 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 895 residents, rank #2 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 147 residents, rank #3 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $315,700, rank #64 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,251/mo, rank #59 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9%, rank #34 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Louisiana
Rank and range use only counties in Louisiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$56,631
$56,631; above the state county median of $54,344.
State rank #28 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$315,700
$315,700; above the state county median of $158,850.
State rank #64 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,251/mo
$1,251/mo; above the state county median of $848/mo.
State rank #59 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.9%
4.9%; above the state county median of 4.8%.
State rank #34 of 64 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42.4%
42.4%; above the state county median of 17.1%.
State rank #1 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.7 years
73.7 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.
State rank #19 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
21.5%
21.5%; below the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #16 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8%
8%; below the state county median of 8.1%.
State rank #27 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 895 residents
1 per 895 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,531 residents.
State rank #2 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 147 residents
1 per 147 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 528 residents.
State rank #3 of 64 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Orleans Parish FAQ
Is Orleans Parish a good place to live?
Orleans Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 42.4% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Orleans Parish?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $315,700 median home value and $1,251/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has 371,853 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Orleans Parish?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 22071; the parent state FIPS is 22.
What is the median household income in Orleans Parish?
The ACS median household income is $56,631.
How much does housing cost in Orleans Parish?
Housing benchmarks are $315,700 median home value and $1,251/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Orleans Parish?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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