2312 Harvard Ave.

New Metairie, Causeway, Bridgedale, Metairie Terrace and North Airline Park sit in inland Metairie, with a flat suburban landscape shaped by major roads and canals. The humid, rainy climate brings long, warm summers and mild winters. Lakeside Shopping Center offers a major retail destination, while Veterans Memorial Boulevard and nearby streets have restaurants, cafés and everyday shops. Local dining ranges from casual Louisiana cooking to familiar chains, and the wider Metairie area adds bars and live entertainment. Lafreniere Park, a short drive away, has walking paths, open lawns and playgrounds; public libraries and neighborhood parks provide additional places to read and play. Driving is the most practical way to reach many destinations, with bus service along major corridors. For ZIP code 70001, the median rent is $1,500 per month, with a typical range of $760 to $6,500.