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.
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