re: Relocating to New Orleans. Where to live?

What's happenin lilpickles?

Ninthward has resonable prices

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I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want to get mugged on a daily basis.

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You're likely to spend a good bit of money if you buy in Orleans parish. NOLA real estate isn't cheap, whether you pay for it upfront or you renovate. But you'll be fine (safety) in most areas as long as you're not immediately around section 8 (you'll know just by riding by). Mid-city is cool. The gentrification is moving closer and closer toward Treme from Bayou St. John. Also, areas around St. Charles toward Central city are changing very fast as well. It all depends what you want to spend and if you want to be early in the gentrification (better deals to be had) or later (better neighbors to start, but you'll pay for it). Areas of Broadmoor towards Xavier are also gentrifying pretty quickly. I have lots of friends who also live in Gentilly and love it. Also, check out Carrollton area: Dante, Dublin, and Cambronne streets. It's still dicey past Leonidas, but those three streets aren't bad.

If you don't have to be in Orleans parish, I would shoot for Metairie honestly.

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The catch 22 though is that the good area of Metairie (Causeway to 17th street Canal) is stupid pricy now as well.

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I figured that was close to happening. I bought a house in Bayou St. John last year. When I bought there were quite a few options in my area. Not so much anymore. Available options are moving closer to Broad/Galvez, but the rate of gentrification is staggering in areas I didn't even consider last year.

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its like you can't go on any block and not see new construction or major renovations

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You're not lying. It seems like everyday in my neighborhood I see a new dumpster pop up in front of a house.

I never thought I would see revitalization in Central City, but it's happening. OC Haley is a totally different street than it was last year at this time.

We are between Dante and Cambronne St. and it's been great. Don't need a car to get anywhere except grocery. Love being back.

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we prefer a quieter place with a commute that isn't longer than 15-20 minutes. The job is near downtown.

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Fairgrounds or Gentilly fits the bill.

I was in that area yesterday. Someone just built three new houses that are up for sale near the corner of Gentily and St Bernard.

Living off of Esplanade by the fairgrounds would be a great place

I'm surprised you're not banned.

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I figured that was close to happening. I bought a house in Bayou St. John last year. When I bought there were quite a few options in my area. Not so much anymore. Available options are moving closer to Broad/Galvez, but the rate of gentrification is staggering in areas I didn't even consider last year.

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I bought in that area. I live right near Galvez and Esplanade. I figured the area would change and I got a great price on a renovated house. It was the very first renovation in the immediate area. I'm thinking I made a good buy. We moved from the country and my wife was a bit wary of the area but m neighbors are the best.