Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Real Estate Listings and Moving Services

Jefferson Parish is located in the state of Louisiana. With an area of 642 square miles, Jefferson Parish is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is at the top with 45,546 residents. Jefferson Parish's population density of urban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Metairie, with a population of 144,620.

Jefferson Parish is one of the most wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Jefferson Parish residents is $38,916, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Louisiana. As a reflection this, the average home price in Jefferson Parish is $111,818, well above the state average of $81,267.    Continued below...

Cities in Jefferson Parish, LA

Barataria Harvey Marrero
Grand Isle Kenner Metairie
Gretna Lafitte Westwego

Other Counties near Jefferson Parish, LA

Lafourche Parish
Orleans Parish
St. Bernard Parish
St. Charles Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish
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The region spending on education in Jefferson Parish is $6,964 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on schools in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Parish schools is 17 students to a teacher.

Commute times for inhabitants of Jefferson Parish are typically around 27 min., about the same than the average for Louisiana as a whole.

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