With a population of roughly 1,829 residents, the Garden District is cited as one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Originally, this area was one of several plantations which were sold off to wealthy Americans who didn’t want to live near Creole’s.
Established in 1833, the Garden District became part of the city of Lafayette and was named as such due to the large gardens surrounding homes, of which there were only two per block. About 20 years later, it became incorporated into the city of New Orleans.
Today, the vibe one gets from this neighborhood is an urban-suburban mix with an opulent aesthetic, lots of bars to satisfy your thirst, restaurants, cafés and parks for families and young professionals to enjoy.
Garden District also has added security in the form of the Garden District Security District (GDSD), which is patrolled by officers from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) to ensure the safety of those living in the area as well as assisting with emergency situations that may arise.
Additionally, residents living in here are happy that so many historic landmarks and other points of interest are easily accessible via walking or streetcar including a number of celebrity homes including actors, athletes, and writers.