Is Power Boulevard safe?
Metairie, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Power Boulevard as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Power Boulevard
“Go. Power Boulevard is a stable, well-maintained suburban corridor in Metairie that offers a very safe and predictable environment for visitors. Violent crime is uncommon, with safety concerns mostly limited to opportunistic vehicle break-ins. It is an ideal, quiet residential setting for families and travelers seeking a low-stress stay just outside New Orleans.”
About the area
Power Boulevard is a key north-south suburban thoroughfare running through West Metairie toward Lake Pontchartrain. The corridor is characterized by canal-flanked roadways, established mid-to-late 20th-century subdivisions, community schools, and neighborhood retail centers. It provides an unhurried, vehicle-oriented base with convenient driving access to both Louis Armstrong International Airport and downtown New Orleans.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Power Boulevard
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Jefferson Parish, but cyclists have convenient access to the paved, multi-use Lake Pontchartrain Levee Trail at the north end of Power Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the greater New Orleans metropolitan average.
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes contribute to neighborhood stability and neighborhood watch presence.
- Direct proximity to Lake Pontchartrain levee trails and Lafreniere Park recreation areas.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with wide roads and limited pedestrian infrastructure along major intersections.
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle burglaries in open residential driveways and commercial parking lots.
- Susceptible to localized street flooding during severe tropical downpours and heavy storms.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this residential area, with occasional unhoused individuals only occasionally observed near high-traffic retail junctions along Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
What Power Boulevard is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs, jogging along canal banks, and commuting along Power Boulevard.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with suburban traffic and strip mall patrons, maintaining a very safe and open community feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with families at home and moderate dinner traffic near commercial intersections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and mostly deserted outside of arterial roadways, remaining safe though requiring standard vehicle-locking habits.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Jefferson Transit (JeT), with local bus routes intersecting at major cross streets like West Esplanade Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard; there is no passenger rail or BRT service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant surface parking lots at shopping centers and easy curbside parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Power Boulevard
- Walk, jog, or catch the sunset along the Lake Pontchartrain Levee Trail at the northern end of Power Boulevard.
- Spend an afternoon feeding ducks, touring the carousel, or jogging the paths at nearby Lafreniere Park.
- Explore local Jefferson Parish dining spots and traditional Louisiana po-boy shops along nearby West Esplanade and Veterans corridors.
Local favorites
- Fausto's Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)A cozy, upscale neighborhood fixture near Power Boulevard serving traditional Italian classics and fresh Gulf seafood.
- The Ground Pati · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)A long-standing local favorite known for charcoal-grilled burgers, steaks, and a laid-back family atmosphere.
- Tic-Toc Cafe · Diner · 4.4★ (1280)An old-school 24/7 style neighborhood diner serving hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and classic comfort food.
Neighborhoods near Power Boulevard
Common questions about Power Boulevard
Is Power Boulevard safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Power Boulevard a good place to live?
On safety, Power Boulevard 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 Power Boulevard?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Power Boulevard are safer?
Willowdale (84), Airline Park (84), Lafreniere Park (84) score higher nearby.
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