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help needed...relocating to new orleans
hi nesties..
i'm usually on the june board, but i need some sdvice and help. my hubby got a new job and it's taking us to new orleans. we are super excited but don't know much about the city or the cities surround it. we are looking at new orleans and baton rouge.
i was wondering if any of you can help with neighborhoods/areas to live in and schools (daugther is in Kindergarten). we are going in this move blind. TIA for any help!!
~theresa
Re: help needed...relocating to new orleans
The St. Tammany area (across the lake from New Orleans) has a great school district from what I've heard, we even have a teacher on our board that teaches in one of the public schools. I'd look at Slidell, Mandeville or Covington. A lot of people from those cities commute to New Orleans. Page Aligator, she lives in Slidell and could probably give you some info on that.
I've lived in NOLA for 4 years now.. Northshore is great for a family or for someone who's looking to retire... Your husband would have to cross Lake ponchatrain everyday, however, which is no fun, especialy when there is lots of fog. It takes about 30 minutes everyday to cross the bridge. The public schools are AWESOME, though. It's pretty expensive to live there though. I do have a house in Covington that I'm looking to sell though, hint hint... LOL...
We live in the Uptown area, which in my opinion is the best area to live. Close to Audubon park and lots of restaurants, bars and entertainment. Many young professionals live in this area. Please know that if you do live in the city, you should NOT under any circumstances send your child to public school--you will be setting them up for failure... Unless it's a Magnet school like Ben Franklin. The school system is god awful.
Kenner and Metairie along with the West banks are 'just ok' places to live. I would never live there, but it's much cheaper to do so. Again public schools there are awful.
If you have any questions, you can PM me :-) good luck!
thanks ladies!! i'll look into all the places that were mentioned. my hubby's office is in new orleans. i don't know the exact location. we are excited for the move. just don't know much about the city, so it's a little scary. :0)
The Nifty Foodie
Life/Craft Blog
We make the commute between Slidell and the Northshore quite often, and I work with a few teachers who do it everyday. Slidell is a great area (along with Mandeville and Covington). The public school are very good and housing is not all that much (compared to New Orleans and BR).
My husband is a realtor here and works in both New Orleans and the Northshore. If you'd like more info on any places PM me. Good luck with your move!
THANK YOU! I thought everyone was hating on Dhan. Red Church Subdivision is also pretty nice, by the way (and a good bit cheaper).
The Nifty Foodie
Life/Craft Blog