Living in Harahan

Harahan offers quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent schools, and small-town charm just minutes from Downtown New Orleans. With spacious homes, family-friendly parks, and convenient access to the Mississippi River and Jefferson Highway, Harahan blends comfort, convenience, and community.

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Living in Harahan

Harahan offers quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent schools, and small-town charm just minutes from Downtown New Orleans. With spacious homes, family-friendly parks, and convenient access to the Mississippi River and Jefferson Highway, Harahan blends comfort, convenience, and community.

the zuppardo group

Helping Buyers

and Sellers Across

Culver City

and West LA

 Clear communication, steady guidance, and a modern marketing approach

Welcome to Harahan

Harahan is one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable residential communities, known for its established neighborhoods, mature oak trees, and welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located along the Mississippi River, residents enjoy easy access to New Orleans while benefiting from a quieter suburban lifestyle.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading to more space, or searching for a close-knit community, Harahan offers excellent schools, beautiful parks, and lasting value for homeowners.

$365,000

Median

Home Price

29

Average

Days on Market

42

Walkability

Score

15 Min

Drive Time

to Downtown

1923

Neighborhood Established

Strong

Market

Trend

Market statistics are provided for general informational purposes and are updated periodically. Home prices, days on market, and other market conditions may change over time. Contact The Zuppardo Group for the most current neighborhood market data. 

Welcome to Harahan

Harahan is one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable residential communities, known for its established neighborhoods, mature oak trees, and welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located along the Mississippi River, residents enjoy easy access to New Orleans while benefiting from a quieter suburban lifestyle.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading to more space, or searching for a close-knit community, Harahan offers excellent schools, beautiful parks, and lasting value for homeowners.

$365,000

Median

Home Price

29

Average

Days on Market

Market statistics are provided for general informational purposes and are updated periodically. Home prices, days on market, and other market conditions may change over time. Contact The Zuppardo Group for the most current neighborhood market data. 

Why Peope Love Harahan

Tree-lined Streets

Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

Parks & Recreation

Excellent Schools

Shopping & Dining

Great Restaurants

River Access

Strong Community

Why People Love Harahan

✓ Tree-lined Streets

✓ Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

✓ Parks & Recreation

✓ Excellent Schools

✓ Shopping & Dining

✓ Great Restaurants

✓ River Access

✓ Strong Community

Featured Home Styles

Raised Cottages

Traditional raised cottages with welcoming front porches, elevated foundations, and timeless neighborhood appeal.

Ranch-Style Homes

Classic brick ranch homes offering spacious layouts, mature landscaping, and comfortable suburban living.

Custom Traditional Homes

Beautiful custom-built homes featuring larger lots, updated finishes, and elegant Southern-inspired architecture.

Featured Home Styles

Raised Cottages

Traditional raised cottages with welcoming front porches, elevated foundations, and timeless neighborhood appeal.

Ranch-Style Homes

Classic brick ranch homes offering spacious layouts, mature landscaping, and comfortable suburban living.

Custom Traditional Homes

Beautiful custom-built homes featuring larger lots, updated finishes, and elegant Southern-inspired architecture.

The Harahan Lifestyle

Harahan offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to parks, the Mississippi River, shopping, and nearby New Orleans. Residents enjoy quiet streets, strong community connections, and an excellent balance of convenience and recreation.

  • Mississippi River levee walking and biking trail

  • Harahan Playground and community parks

  • Family-friendly neighborhoods

  • Local restaurants and neighborhood businesses

  • Convenient access to Jefferson Highway and Earhart Expressway

  • Minutes from Downtown New Orleans and Elmwood

Schools

Elementary

Harahan Elementary School

Middle

Riverdale Middle School

High School

Riverdale High School

Private Schools

St. Rita School

Archbishop Chapelle High School

Archbishop Rummel High School


School Disclaimer

School attendance zones and availability may change. Buyers should independently verify school assignments with the appropriate school district before purchasing a home.

The Harahan Lifestyle

Harahan offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to parks, the Mississippi River, shopping, and nearby New Orleans. Residents enjoy quiet streets, strong community connections, and an excellent balance of convenience and recreation.

  • Mississippi River levee walking and biking trail

  • Harahan Playground and community parks

  • Family-friendly neighborhoods

  • Local restaurants and neighborhood businesses

  • Convenient access to Jefferson Highway and Earhart Expressway

  • Minutes from Downtown New Orleans and Elmwood

Schools

Elementary

Harahan Elementary School

Middle

Riverdale Middle School

High School

Riverdale High School

Private Schools

St. Rita School

Archbishop Chapelle High School

Archbishop Rummel High School


School Disclaimer

School attendance zones and availability may change. Buyers should independently verify school assignments with the appropriate school district before purchasing a home.

Local Favorites

Latte Da Coffee Café

A cozy neighborhood café serving handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks, breakfast favorites, and fresh pastries in a welcoming local atmosphere.

Coffee

Crazy Johnnie's Steak House

A longtime Harahan favorite known for hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, hearty portions, and friendly neighborhood service since 1977.

Restaurant

Harahan Playground

A community gathering place featuring playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, and year-round recreation.

Park

Elmwood Shopping Center

A nearby retail destination offering major retailers, restaurants, entertainment, and everyday conveniences.

Shopping

Local Favorites

Latte Da Coffee Café

A cozy neighborhood café serving handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks, breakfast favorites, and fresh pastries in a welcoming local atmosphere.

Coffee

Crazy Johnnie's Steak House

A longtime Harahan favorite known for hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, hearty portions, and friendly neighborhood service since 1977.

Restaurant

Harahan Playground

A community gathering place featuring playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, and year-round recreation.

Park

Elmwood Shopping Center

A nearby retail destination offering major retailers, restaurants, entertainment, and everyday conveniences.

Shopping

Real Estate in Harahan

Harahan offers a diverse mix of charming cottages, ranch-style homes, custom residences, and newer construction on spacious lots, making it one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable residential communities.

  • Variety of home styles and price points

  • Spacious lots and mature neighborhoods

  • Strong long-term property values

  • Excellent location near New Orleans and Elmwood

Neighborhood Map

Current Market Snapshot

$365,000

Median Sales Price

29

Average Days on Market

$183

Price per Square Foot

2.3 Months

Months of Inventory

Real Estate in Harahan

Harahan offers a diverse mix of charming cottages, ranch-style homes, custom residences, and newer construction on spacious lots, making it one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable residential communities.

  • Variety of home styles and price points

  • Spacious lots and mature neighborhoods

  • Strong long-term property values

  • Excellent location near New Orleans and Elmwood

Neighborhood Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harahan a good place to live?

Yes. Harahan is known for its quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, convenient location, and strong sense of community, making it one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable places to live.

Is Harahan a good place to raise a family?

Absolutely. Families appreciate Harahan's parks, highly regarded schools, safe residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to recreation and everyday amenities.

What types of homes are in Harahan?

Harahan features raised cottages, ranch-style homes, custom traditional homes, updated residences, and newer construction throughout established neighborhoods.

Is Harahan walkable?

Yes. Many neighborhoods offer sidewalks, parks, and nearby shopping, while the Mississippi River levee trail provides excellent opportunities for walking, running, and biking.

Are the schools in Harahan good?

Harahan is served by respected public and private schools, including Harahan Elementary, Riverdale Middle and High School, St. Rita School, Archbishop Chapelle High School, and Archbishop Rummel High School. Buyers should always verify school assignments before purchasing a home.

Is Harahan a good investment?

Yes. Harahan continues to attract buyers seeking stable property values, larger lots, excellent schools, and a convenient location close to New Orleans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harahan a good place to live?

Yes. Harahan is known for its quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, convenient location, and strong sense of community, making it one of Jefferson Parish's most desirable places to live.

Is Harahan a good place to raise a family?

Absolutely. Families appreciate Harahan's parks, highly regarded schools, safe residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to recreation and everyday amenities.

What types of homes are in Harahan?

Harahan features raised cottages, ranch-style homes, custom traditional homes, updated residences, and newer construction throughout established neighborhoods.

Is Harahan walkable?

Yes. Many neighborhoods offer sidewalks, parks, and nearby shopping, while the Mississippi River levee trail provides excellent opportunities for walking, running, and biking.

Are the schools in Harahan good?

Harahan is served by respected public and private schools, including Harahan Elementary, Riverdale Middle and High School, St. Rita School, Archbishop Chapelle High School, and Archbishop Rummel High School. Buyers should always verify school assignments before purchasing a home.

Is Harahan a good investment?

Yes. Harahan continues to attract buyers seeking stable property values, larger lots, excellent schools, and a convenient location close to New Orleans.

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Residential REALTOR®

504-722-7222

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Residential REALTOR®

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Metairie, LA 70002

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CONTACT US

Darren Zuppardo

Residential REALTOR®

504-722-7222

[email protected]

Monica Iacono

Residential REALTOR®

504-251-8647

[email protected]

3445 N Causeway Blvd PH1005

Metairie, LA 70002

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SERVING

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Uptown

Metairie

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Mid-City

Jefferson

Garden District

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Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

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