Economy & Jobs — Metairie, Louisiana

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$73,042
Estimated 2026~$83,500
Per Capita Income$45,419
Poverty Rate12.5%
Unemployment Rate4.5%
In Labor Force72,981

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare23.5%
Professional12.2%
Retail10.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food409
Physician Offices364
Full Service Restaurants358
Law Offices342
Insurance Agencies318
Dental Offices221
Accounting Firms146
Gas Stations133
Coffee Shops115
Real Estate Offices113
Bars102
Commercial Banks98
Auto Repair92
Beauty Salons85
Grocery Stores81
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.