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The Vieux Carr� (better known as) The French Quarter Yes, people DO live in the French Quarter. Singles, couples, and yes even some families! What makes the French Quarter such a great neighborhood? Proximity to anything & everything are just steps away, and who doesn't love living in an old 200+ year old building complete with stucco or exposed brick walls, wood floors and tall ceilings? These are just some of the things you can expect while living in the French Quarter. Of course, there are a couple of downsides to living in the Quarter. One is price. It's not cheap to live in the Quarter. The Quarter is one of the most expensive areas in New Orleans in which to live (the other being the Warehouse District). The other is...well how do I put this...uh...what's your tolerance for noise & crowds? Now, not every home in the Quarter is known to be as noisy as Bourbon Street on a Saturday night, but during the busier times of year (read: MARDI GRAS), you'd be hard pressed to find silence in the 100+ blocks that make up the French Quarter. With that being said, the lower right quadrant of the Quarter (that is the area bordered by Royal Street to the north, Decatur Street to the south, Dumaine to the west and Esplanade to the east) tends to be more upscale and more quiet. The more affordable places will tend to be on Dauphine and above. Crime can be an issue in the Quarter, ESPECIALLY at night on streets that are less travelled and therefore not as busy. The area especially around Rampart tends to be quiet crime-infested, mainly due to its proximity with a public housing project just a few blocks above it. However, once again, the lower right quadrant (see above) tends to experience little to no crime and is quite safe. Average Housing Costs: $280,000 to $350,00 for a 1-2 bedroom condo Pre Katrina $450,000 to $550,000 after Katrina Rentals: 1 bedroom: $750-900 Pre Katrina $1,500-2,000 After Katrina 2 bedrooms: $1,200-$1,400 Pre Katrina $2,000-$2,500 After Katrina 3 bedrooms: $1,500+ Pre Katrina $2,500-3,500 After Katrina History/Architecture History/Information More History/Information Friends of Jackson Square Jackson Square Information Map of the French Quarter How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE |
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