City vs city
New Orleans, LA vs Monroe, LA
| New Orleans | Monroe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 376,035 | 47,241 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -1.1% | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $174,800 |
| Median rent | $1,211 | $823 |
| Household income | $55,339 | $36,521 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 23% | 17% |
| State crime /100k | 2,324 | 2,324 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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