Is Tamaron safe?
New Orleans, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Tamaron as “Caution”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Tamaron
“Go with care. Tamaron is a low-key, strictly residential subdivision in New Orleans East that offers little for general tourists. While the interior residential streets are relatively calm, the broader surrounding district experiences elevated rates of property crime and violent incidents.”
About the area
Tamaron is a mid-century single-family residential pocket situated in New Orleans East between Lake Forest and Hayne Boulevard. It is characterized by brick ranch-style homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and established local families. Visitors to the area are typically visiting family or exploring regional parks and renowned East New Orleans eateries nearby.
- Suburban Enclave
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tamaron
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no Blue Bikes share stations in Tamaron, and dedicated bike lanes are absent within the subdivision, requiring cyclists to share suburban roads with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of single-family homeownership compared to adjacent East New Orleans multi-family corridors
- Quiet interior subdivision streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- Close proximity to major regional green spaces like Joe W. Brown Park and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- Plentiful and free driveway and street parking throughout the neighborhood
Cons
- Located within NOPD's Seventh District, which reports above-average rates of violent crime and auto thefts
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkable commercial amenities inside the subdivision
- Higher risk of vehicle break-ins and property crimes along perimeter thoroughfares
- Limited public lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks on some peripheral blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential cul-de-sacs of Tamaron, though occasional panhandling occurs at major highway exits along the nearby I-10 and Chef Menteur Highway corridors.
What Tamaron is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, feeling relatively safe for a morning walk.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic and good visibility along interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued as daylight fades; situational awareness is advised, particularly around main thoroughfares and strip malls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal foot traffic; walking alone is not recommended due to limited lighting and isolated streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates bus routes such as Route 64 (Lake Forest Express) and Route 65 (Crowder Express) along nearby corridors, connecting to downtown New Orleans in roughly 45 to 60 minutes.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space on private driveways and unrestricted residential curbs.
Things to do in Tamaron
- Explore the boardwalks, nature exhibits, and planetarium at the nearby Audubon Louisiana Nature Center.
- Walk, jog, or play tennis at the expansive Joe W. Brown Park and Victory Athletic Stadium.
- Take a short drive to the Lake Pontchartrain seawall along Hayne Boulevard for open water views.
Local favorites
- Castnet Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (2300)A legendary neighborhood staple serving overstuffed po'boys, fried catfish, and boiled crawfish.
- Ba Mien Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Traditional regional Vietnamese dishes and rich pho reflecting the East New Orleans Vietnamese community.
- Walker's Southern Style BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (610)Famed for its slow-smoked meats and iconic New Orleans Jazz Fest-style Cochon de Lait po'boys.
Neighborhoods near Tamaron
Common questions about Tamaron
Is Tamaron safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Tamaron a good place to live?
On safety, Tamaron scores 54/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Tamaron?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Tamaron are safer?
Eastover (New Orleans) (75), Village de L’Est (61), Ferncrest (58) score higher nearby.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Tamaron? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.