Best Places for Military Retirement
#9 New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA
Population: 1,148,994
Military Installation: New Orleans NSA
Median Home Price: $157,800
While some areas of New Orleans continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina, there are many housing options available and the overall economy is stable. New Orleans is home to well-respected Tulane University, as well as two professional sports teams. And, everyone will agree that the culture of New Orleans is one of the most interesting and unique in the world. Military retirees also will enjoy no taxation on their federal pensions and the commissary and exchange at New Orleans Naval Air Station. In addition, they can access health care at the VA medical center in Biloxi, which is about 90 miles away, as well as at the local VA medical center when it is scheduled to reopen in 2013.
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| Category | Metro Area Statistics |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,148,994 |
| Median Home Price | $157,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
| Federal Pension Taxed | No |
| Military Installation | Name: New Orleans NAS Joint Reserve Base Proximity: Local Amenities: Medium commissary, medium exchange, clinic |
| VA Hospital Proximity | Local |
| Education | Number of 4-year colleges: 11 Prominent Institution: University of New Orleans |
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