About the neighborhood

St. James is a peaceful community known for its quiet surroundings and low traffic noise levels. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes built around 1983, with a variety of spacious three and four-bedroom options. Parking is readily available, making vehicle access convenient throughout the area. While there are few hills, the terrain contributes to the ease of driving and daily mobility. Shopping needs are met within a short drive to local grocery stores and other essential services. Residents benefit from a calm environment that fosters relaxation and comfort in a well-maintained setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent means of transportation in St. James. It is very convenient to park. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for house buyers in this community because very few common errands can be run without a car. The bicycle is a quite poor method of transportation in St. James since there are very few bike lanes. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of slopes.

Services

This part of the New Orleans metropolitan area does not contain any high schools or primary schools. With regards to eating, in vast majority cases, a car is needed in St. James to access the closest grocery store. Residents of this part of the New Orleans metropolitan area benefit from a few restaurants as well.

Character

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy St. James. St. James is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.0

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.2

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Restaurants2.4

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.8

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.2

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes0.6

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.0

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife1.6

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant0.4

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighborhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

71.5% SINGLE DETACHED
0.0% SEMI DETACHED
0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
28.5% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

24.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
43.7% HIGH SCHOOL
14.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
2.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
7.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
4.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
2.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
0.0% PHD

Commute Mode

17.5% FOOT
0.0% BIKE
0.0% TRANSIT
78.7% DRIVE
0.0% OTHER

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Pending

$250,000

0 LA HIGHWAY 3179RESERVE, LA 70086

N/A

26.83 SQ FT

Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty Bayou P; Hank Babin

MLS® #: 116411

Gulf South Real Estate Information Network

$786,000

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N/A

41 SQ FT

Listing Broker: Scot Himel; Tracy Himel

MLS® #: 2025015235

$580,000

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3,296 SQ FT

Listing Broker: Canal & Main Realty; Melanie Bourgeois

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