New Orleans, LA variant. This is a New Orleans, LA-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
New Orleans property tax runs about 0.55% of value - roughly $1,485/year on the $270,000 median home.
Property tax in New Orleans
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.55% effective rate captures New Orleans's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $270,000 median home that's $1,485/year ($124/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About New Orleans, LA
New Orleans applies Louisiana state income tax along with notably high combined state and local sales taxes.
New Orleans offers moderate home prices for a major Southern city.
New Orleans is known for its tourism, port, and rich cultural economy, with a cost of living close to the national average.
Worked example: $270,000 home
$270,000 × 0.55% = $1,485/year. A $600,000 New Orleans home would owe about $3,300.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $270,000
- Median rent: $1,650/mo
- Median household income: $51,116
- Local sales tax: 9.45%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.55%
- Cost of living index: 96 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in New Orleans?
About 0.55% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median New Orleans home?
Roughly $1,485 per year.