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    Neighborhoods/Louisiana

    Most Populated Neighborhoods in Louisiana (2026 Rankings)

    Population size reflects urban density, amenity availability, and community activity. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Louisiana by population to highlight the most bustling areas.

    New OrleansLA
    Kurby Score: 57
    Population: 383,997
    Home Value: $225,000
    Walk Score: 96/100
    Violent Crime: 13.6 per 1K
    AQI: 37
    Baton RougeLA
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 227,470
    Home Value: $195,000
    Walk Score: 77/100
    Violent Crime: 2.6 per 1K
    AQI: 40
    ShreveportLA
    Kurby Score: 75
    Population: 186,183
    Home Value: $168,900
    Violent Crime: 0.0 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    4
    Metairie CDPMetairie CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 79
    Population: 140,046
    Home Value: $289,800
    Violent Crime: 0.0 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    5
    LafayetteLA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Population: 121,706
    Home Value: $234,900
    Violent Crime: 0.0 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    6
    Lake CharlesLA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Population: 82,430
    Home Value: $191,200
    Violent Crime: 0.0 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    7
    KennerLA
    Kurby Score: 79
    Population: 65,785
    Home Value: $229,000
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    8
    Bossier CityLA
    Kurby Score: 82
    Population: 62,971
    Home Value: $187,000
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    9
    MonroeLA
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 47,631
    Home Value: $158,200
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    10
    AlexandriaLA
    Kurby Score: 75
    Population: 45,133
    Home Value: $179,900
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    11
    Prairieville CDPPrairieville CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 34,215
    Home Value: $292,100
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    12
    HoumaLA
    Kurby Score: 83
    Population: 33,094
    Home Value: $199,100
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    13
    Marrero CDPMarrero CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 80
    Population: 32,003
    Home Value: $163,200
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    14
    CentralLA
    Kurby Score: 82
    Population: 29,518
    Home Value: $265,600
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    15
    Laplace CDPLaplace CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Population: 28,956
    Home Value: $181,600
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    16
    SlidellLA
    Kurby Score: 78
    Population: 28,690
    Home Value: $193,600
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    17
    New IberiaLA
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 28,363
    Home Value: $150,600
    Violent Crime: 0.1 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    18
    Terrytown CDPTerrytown CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 76
    Population: 26,105
    Home Value: $201,500
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    19
    RustonLA
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 22,282
    Home Value: $208,000
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    20
    Chalmette CDPChalmette CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 74
    Population: 22,192
    Home Value: $192,800
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    21
    Harvey CDPHarvey CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 21,485
    Home Value: $170,600
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    22
    SulphurLA
    Kurby Score: 78
    Population: 21,286
    Home Value: $160,800
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    23
    Bayou Cane CDPBayou Cane CDP, LA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Population: 21,142
    Home Value: $187,000
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    24
    HammondLA
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 20,239
    Home Value: $203,500
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42
    25
    ZacharyLA
    Kurby Score: 79
    Population: 19,401
    Home Value: $248,300
    Violent Crime: 0.2 per 1K
    AQI: 42

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