The Tower Residences of Old Metairie

Metairie is the largest community in Jefferson Parish and one of the most populous unincorporated areas in the entire country, sitting just west of New Orleans with a character that is distinctly its own. The Ochsner Health system anchors a significant employment corridor here, and the proximity to the New Orleans central business district makes Metairie a practical base for a wide range of workers. Neighborhoods like Old Metairie offer tree-lined streets and a walkable stretch of local shops along Metairie Road, while areas near Veterans Boulevard provide a more commercial, fast-access feel. Bucktown sits along Lake Pontchartrain with a quieter, waterside atmosphere. The name itself traces back to the French word for small tenant farm, a nod to the agricultural roots of this stretch of land long before it became a dense suburban hub. Housing runs the gamut from garden-style apartment communities and mid-rise buildings to townhomes and ranch-style rentals.