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Reserve, Louisiana

Introduction to Reserve, Louisiana

Reserve is part of the New Orleans metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,111 people live in Reserve.

Reserve History

Reserve is a CDP or census - designated place and is located in St. John the Baptist Parish, which was founded in 1807. The plantation of the town had the largest sugar refinery of the country in the early 20th century. Reserve was visited by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and by President Gerald Ford in 1976.

Reserve and nearby Attractions

  • Garyville Timbermill Museum
  • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
  • Huey P. Long Mansion
  • Bayou Segnette State Park
  • Longue Vue House & Gardens
  • Tickfaw State Park

Things To Do In Reserve

Reserve offers easy access to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Longue Vue House and Gardens, Cabildo, Fairview - Riverside State Park, and Tickfaw State Park. The Garyville Timbermill Museum is also nearby. Apart from these, Reserve also organizes a number of recreational events and special programs throughout the year.

Reserve Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the nearest airport.

Reserve Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus is located in Reserve. Nicholls State University, Loyola University New Orleans, and Tulane University of Louisiana also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyReserve Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Reserve Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Reserve, LA

Comparing Reserve 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income39
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty27
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home36
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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