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Harahan, LA


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Harahan, Louisiana

Introduction to Harahan, Louisiana

Harahan, Louisiana is 4 miles SW of Metairie, Louisiana (center to center) and 7 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Jefferson county. The city is part of the New Orleans metro area. The population of Harahan is 9,885.

Harahan History

Harahan was named after James T. Harahan, who was the president of the Illinois Central Railroad. Harahan Elementary, which is located along Jefferson Highway, is a notable structure that was enlisted in the Department of the Interior's National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The city is located in Jefferson Parish, which was founded in 1825 and was named after Thomas Jefferson of Virginia.

Harahan and nearby Attractions

  • Colonial Shopping Center
  • Colonial Golf Course
  • Soniat Playground
  • New Orleans Museum of Art

Things To Do In Harahan

Residents and visitors enjoy shopping at the Colonial Shopping Center. Another notable place that one must visit is the New Orleans Museum of Art. Golf lovers can enjoy their free hours at the Colonial Golf Course. The Soniat Playground is also worth taking a look around. Apart from these, the city of Harahan organizes a number of recreational events all through the year.

Harahan Transportation

Flights can be availed from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Harahan Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University of Louisiana, Delgado Community College, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

High Points

Harahan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyHarahan People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyHarahan Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHarahan Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHarahan Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHarahan Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHarahan Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Harahan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Harahan, LA

Comparing Harahan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents51
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime58

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