Is Lakeway safe?
Metairie, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lakeway as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Lakeway
“Go. Lakeway is a secure, upscale commercial and lakefront pocket in Metairie that offers a quiet suburban alternative to downtown New Orleans. While Causeway Boulevard experiences heavy traffic, the area is largely safe with low violent crime rates.”
About the area
Lakeway centers around the iconic high-rise office towers and hotels along North Causeway Boulevard right at Lake Pontchartrain in Jefferson Parish. The district combines corporate offices, lakefront dining, and residential condominiums with scenic levee views.
- Suburban Commercial
- Lakefront
- Car-Dependent
- Business District
Walking and biking in Lakeway
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here, but the district offers direct access to the paved Lake Pontchartrain Levee Trail for recreation.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent Orleans Parish
- High household incomes and solid property values throughout the surrounding lakefront area
- Active security presence around the Lakeway office towers and major hotel complexes
- Direct access to scenic recreational paths along Lake Pontchartrain
Cons
- High-speed, multi-lane traffic on North Causeway Boulevard poses hazards for pedestrians
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle break-ins in commercial surface lots and garages
- Limited vibrancy or walkability outside of specific office and hotel hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the Lakeway corridor, though occasional individuals panhandling can be seen near major expressway on-ramps along Veterans Memorial Boulevard to the south.
What Lakeway is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with corporate commuters and morning joggers along the levee, feeling very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with business professionals and lunch crowds navigating Causeway Boulevard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as office traffic subsides, with safe foot traffic near restaurants and hotels.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted with minimal pedestrian activity, though generally safe around lit hotel areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Jefferson Transit (JeT), with Route 108 (Veterans) and Route 110 (Causeway) providing regional bus service; there is no rail or BRT connection nearby.
Ample parking is available in multi-story garages attached to the Lakeway towers as well as large surface lots at hotels and shopping centers, mostly free or nominal for visitors.
Things to do in Lakeway
- Walk or jog along the Lake Pontchartrain Levee Trail overlooking the water
- Dine with panoramic views of Lake Pontchartrain at nearby waterfront restaurants
- Watch the sunset from the Bucktown Marina boardwalk located just east of the district
Local favorites
- Bistro Byronz Metairie · Bistro · 4.5★ (1150)A relaxed neighborhood bistro serving Southern-influenced French comfort food and cocktails.
- Blue Crab Restaurant, Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (4200)Spacious lakefront eatery offering boiled seafood, po'boys, and scenic marina patio seating.
- Metairie Marriott at Lakeway · Hotel · 4.1★ (1850)Contemporary hotel featuring views of Lake Pontchartrain, event spaces, and on-site dining.
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Common questions about Lakeway
Is Lakeway safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Lakeway a good place to live?
On safety, Lakeway scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Lakeway?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lakeway are safer?
Bucktown (85), Causeway Lakefront (85), Indian Beach (84) score higher nearby.
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