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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Metairie, LA

Population: 140,046 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

C
50/100

Average fiscal health — some areas of concern

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)50/100
Debt Burden (20%)50/100
Pension Funding (20%)50/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)50/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)50/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Compare Cities

See how Metairie stacks up against another city.

vs New Orleans, LAvs Baton Rouge, LAvs Shreveport, LA
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2022). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Pop. 380K

C
Total Spending
$12.5B
Per Capita
$32,984

Baton Rouge, LA

Pop. 226K

B
Total Spending
$9.9B
Per Capita
$43,886

Shreveport, LA

Pop. 186K

B
Total Spending
$3.2B
Per Capita
$17,313

Lafayette, LA

Pop. 122K

D
Total Spending
$3.7B
Per Capita
$30,028

Compare Metairie With

New Orleans, LA

Spending: $32,984/person · Grade: C

Baton Rouge, LA

Spending: $43,886/person · Grade: B

Shreveport, LA

Spending: $17,313/person · Grade: B

Lafayette, LA

Spending: $30,028/person · Grade: D

Frequently Asked Questions

Metairie, LA spends $0 per resident, based on total expenditures of $0 for a population of 140,046. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100).

Metairie, LA has total expenditures of $0 and total revenue of $0. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2022.

Metairie, LA employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Metairie, LA has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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