Mid-city New Orleans, Louisiana Real Estate and Community Info.

Known as "the heart of New Orleans," Mid-City has a small community feel despite being located in the middle of the Mardi Gras capital of the world. It received its name from being located between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, and from movie in the park gatherings to its own Mardi Gras parading society, the neighborhood prides itself on neighborliness and camaraderie.

Before 1913 when an engineer developed the screw pump and made it possible to pump water out of the area, Mid-City was virtually a swampland. After, it became a diverse and beautiful art capital that features world-class exhibitions at the New Orleans Museum of Art and green art at the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

According to the National Register of Historic Districts, Mid-city is home to some of the largest historic districts in New Orleans. No matter where in Mid-City you call home, everyone enjoys gathering on Canal Street, which bisects the neighborhood down the middle, to shop, dine and simply people-watch.    

Shopping and Dining

Mid-City features a farmers market on Thursday afternoons along with several places to enjoy great food and live music, such as the Parkway Bakery and Tavern. Alternatively, grab a cup of coffee or have dinner near the bayou at the American Can Company. Enjoy authentic Italian ice cream and desserts at Angelo Brocato or get your hands on some mouthwatering creole fare at Neyow's Creole Cafe. And from costume shops to bicycle shops, Mid-City has something to offer every shopper.

Check out Canal Street as well as Carrollton Avenue, two great hot spots. And what Mardi Gras capital would be complete without its own party shop? The Mardis Gras Spot offers shoppers beads, party supplies and novelties; everything necessary to put on a great event. There is also a streetcar that runs from the French Market along Canal Street to City Park Avenue. Many catch it after dinner for a scenic ride or use it to travel to and from work.

Parks and Recreation

City Park is home to the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world and spans 1,300 acres. It includes the New Orleans Museum of Art plus architecturally-appealing bridges and buildings. The Roosevelt Administration put in more than $12 million to renovate the park during the Great Depression, employing thousands of men and women in the process. Mid-City's many historic cemeteries are tourist attractions themselves, and many come to pay their respects as well as see what stories the artistic tombstones reveal. The Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden is home to more than 60 sculptures from artists worldwide and features audio tours as well as weekly yoga classes in the grass. Nearby is the Fairgrounds Race Track where horse-racing enthusiasts gather to cheer on their pick to win. Also worth visiting is the 1799 plantation home called the Pitot House, situated near Bayou St. John.

Living

Real estate in the area ranges from charming tree-lined neighborhoods to architectural gems like Greek Revival and Spanish Colonial estates. Median home prices range from $135,000 to $180,000 with many larger homes running well above $300,000.

In May of 2011, New Orleans was ranked as the second best big city for jobs in Forbes based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and recent growth trends. Mid-City is located within easy access to key business areas and is one of the fastest repopulating neighborhoods after Katrina. In March of 2007, there were more than 250 open businesses in the area. The city has a tourism-based economy which is quickly rebuilding itself, and it also looks to the future with a new "biodistrict" that will create a solid employment base built on the medical infrastructure in the area.

Schools, Health, Transportation

Delgado Community College and Xavier University of Louisiana are both immediately adjacent to Mid-City. Available programs include associate degrees, certificates, and technical degrees at Delgado, Louisiana's oldest and largest community college; four-year and graduate programs can be earned at Xavier. The John Dilbert Community School prepares elementary students to attend college-preparatory high schools, while the St. John Lutheran Church and School offers classes from preschool through sixth grade. High school students have many options, including the St. Augustine High School and Holy Rosary Academy and High School.

New Orleans Public School System serves the area and includes a high percentage of public charter schools. The system has been noted as one of the most improved in the state over the last few years and the system is still being reformed to enhance student performance even more. The city is also known for being the home to several institutions of higher learning, including Tulane University and the University of New Orleans. Tulane is highly regarded for its academics, considered by many as a “Southern Ivy.”

New Orleans has several large and fully equipped hospitals and medical centers in the area that can handle any emergency. Charity Hospital and Medical Center, Tulane Medical Center and Ochsner Foundation Hospital are all within the city limits.

Mid-City is located within easy access of Highway 90 and Interstate 10, but residents also rely on the city's historic streetcars or modern buses to get to and from work and around town.

New Orleans even has diverse ways of travel. The city is ranked 8^th in its bicyclists-to-pedestrian ratio, while getting around town on streetcars is also a popular way to go. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority serves as the city’s bus service and airline travel is provided by the nearby Louis Armstrong International Airport. Getting to suburbs and other areas in the greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area is also made easy by convenient access to highways, including I-10, I-610 and I-510.

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