Name: Audubon
Address: New Orleans

About the neighborhood

Audubon offers a peaceful neighborhood with a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and duplexes built mainly before the 1960s. The area provides excellent access to a range of public and private elementary and secondary schools, all located nearby. Residents benefit from convenient access to supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, ensuring that daily needs are easy to meet. The neighborhood promotes environmentally friendly transportation choices with flat terrain suitable for bicycling and multiple nearby bus lines. Abundant green spaces, such as Audubon Park, contribute to the serene atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to call home.

Characteristics

Transportation

A good number of residents in the area use their bike as bike riders do not encounter serious elevation changes. It is also easy for pedestrians to navigate Audubon; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. Getting around by car is sometimes difficult in Audubon. Nevertheless, parking is easy. Residents using public transit may experience few options in Audubon as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner.

Services

Home buyers in this part of New Orleans will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Additionally, there are over 100 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops to benefit from in Audubon. Residents have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores. With regards to education, residents will value that wherever their home is situated in Audubon, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Audubon is a good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighborhood, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its around 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Audubon is very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. It is easy to reach public green spaces in the neighborhood, since many houses have one very close by. There are about 10 parks nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Audubon Riverview Park and Audubon Park.

Car friendly5.0

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk