A sense of old-time New Orleans community is ever present in Mid-City, with neighbors strolling tree-lined streets, streetcars traveling along Canal Street and Carrollton Avenue, and historic homes with welcoming front porches where residents gather and connect. The neighborhood's central location provides convenient access to Downtown New Orleans, the French Quarter, the New Orleans Lakefront, and major healthcare and employment centers.
Families are drawn to Mid-City for its proximity to many of New Orleans' most sought-after schools, including Jesuit High School, Cabrini High School, Christian Brothers School, and numerous public and private educational options throughout the area.
Mid-City became habitable in 1913 with the invention of the screw pump, a device that allowed water to be pumped from land situated below sea level. Before then, much of the area, known as "Back o' Town," was poorly drained swampland. The most substantial developments during the 19th century were the historic cemeteries located along the natural high ground at the intersection of Canal Street and what is now City Park Avenue.
Today, Mid-City real estate remains among the most desirable in New Orleans, offering residents a unique blend of historic character, walkability, access to City Park amenities, acclaimed restaurants, cultural attractions, and convenient connectivity to every corner of the city.
12,624 people live in Mid-City, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $48,299. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Mid-City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Two Chicks Tacos, The Nell Shell, and Original Thought.
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| Dining | 2.92 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.42 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.97 miles | 32 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.75 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.63 miles | 18 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.93 miles | 23 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.01 miles | 23 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.18 miles | 102 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.92 miles | 10 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.23 miles | 44 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.54 miles | 656 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.65 miles | 45 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.4 miles | 32 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.49 miles | 20 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.71 miles | 142 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.91 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.43 miles | 56 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.13 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.2 miles | 68 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.53 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Mid-City has 5,821 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mid-City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,624 people call Mid-City home. The population density is 9,262 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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