How long is the commute from Metairie, LA?
Workers who live in Metairie, LA take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Metairie get to work
| Means of transportation | Metairie | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±1.8 points) | 76.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±1.2 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Metairie, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson Parish (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Metairie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson Parish, Metairie ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Metairie
| Vehicles available | Metairie | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±0.8 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±1.9 points) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±2.1 points) | 35.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.7% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Metairie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson Parish (7.4%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Metairie
| Metairie | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±1.2 points) | 88.0% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Metairie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson Parish (88.0%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Metairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | — | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Jefferson | 2.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Elmwood | 3.1 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| River Ridge | 3.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bridge City | 4.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Harahan | 4.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Kenner | 4.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Waggaman | 5.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Westwego | 6.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson, LA (20.0 minutes), Elmwood, LA (17.9 minutes), Harahan, LA (19.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kenner, LA (25.3 minutes), Waggaman, LA (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kenner | 25.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Westwego | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Avondale | 23.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Bridge City | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Timberlane | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Marrero | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Metairie | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 16 | Jefferson | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Harahan | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Elmwood | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Metairie is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Metairie
How long is the average commute in Metairie?
Workers who live in Metairie, LA take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Metairie without a car?
5.3% of households in Metairie have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Metairie?
10.5% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Metairie worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metairie CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metairie CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metairie CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Metairie CDP, Louisiana (place:50115, in state:22).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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