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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.
In Harahan, about 56% of adults are married.
Seniors are common in Harahan.
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.
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.
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.
In Harahan, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Harahan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Harahan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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