Who moves to Metairie, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Jefferson Parish, LA, home of Metairie, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 14,984from other US counties
- Moved out
- 19,338to other US counties
- Net
- −4,354more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 49tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish, LA (New Orleans) | 5,617 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 983 |
| St. Charles Parish, LA | 643 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, LA | 451 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 428 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 413 |
| Plaquemines Parish, LA | 375 |
| St. Bernard Parish, LA | 367 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | 235 |
| Terrebonne Parish, LA | 145 |
| Lafourche Parish, LA | 125 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA (Lafayette) | 118 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish, LA (New Orleans) | 4,723 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 2,120 |
| St. Charles Parish, LA | 931 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 804 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, LA | 795 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | 525 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 498 |
| St. Bernard Parish, LA | 384 |
| Plaquemines Parish, LA | 381 |
| Ascension Parish, LA | 262 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 176 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 165 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 10,128 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Louisiana and 4,856 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 428 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA (Lafayette) | 118 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 88 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 86 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 85 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 62 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 60 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 56 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 804 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 176 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 165 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA (Lafayette) | 157 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 114 |
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 106 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 102 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Metairie come from?
Most people moving into Jefferson Parish, LA come from nearby counties, led by Orleans Parish, LA (5,617 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Harris County, TX.
Where do people leaving Metairie move to?
The top destination is Orleans Parish, LA (4,723 people). Farther away, the most popular is Harris County, TX.
Are more people moving to Metairie or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 14,984 people moved into Jefferson Parish, LA from elsewhere in the US and 19,338 moved out, a net loss of 4,354 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Metairie with any city it trades people with, like Metairie vs Houston, Metairie vs Lafayette, Metairie vs Los Angeles, Metairie vs Dallas.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Metairie.