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Harahan, LA


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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.

The People and Families of Harahan

In Harahan, about 56% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Harahan.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harahan had a median family income of $55,319. Harahan is one of the richer cities in Louisiana. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Harahan. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Harahan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,700. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Harahan Housing

Of the housing in Harahan, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Harahan, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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