Best Places to Live in Louisiana

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Louisiana, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Louisiana:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Louisiana include:

1. Metairie
2. Lafayette
3. Baton Rouge

Read why they made the list below!

1. Metairie

Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish within the southern part of Louisiana.

With a population of 142,100, Metairie would rank as the 4th largest city in Louisiana if it were incorporated. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Metairie’s climate is classified as humid subtropical with mild winters and hot and humid summers. Average highs range from 63 to 92 throughout the year, with July and August being the hottest months on average. 

Average lows range from 45 to 75, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Metairie on a few key categories:

2. Lafayette

Lafayette is located in Lafayette Parish within the southern central part of Louisiana.

With a population of 126,500, Lafayette ranks 4th largest in Louisiana. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Lafayette’s weather is hot and humid in the summer, and mild in the winter with precipitation all year.

Here’s how we rate Lafayette on a few key categories:

3. Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish within the south eastern part of Louisiana, northwest of New Orleans.

With a population of 224,000, Baton Rouge ranks 2nd largest in Louisiana. It’s a large city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Baton Rouge on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Louisiana Checklist
• What’s it like living in Louisiana?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance