St. Rose, Louisiana, part of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, is the birthplace of NFL football players Ed Reed and Darius Vinnett and artist Margaret Taylor-Burroughs.
St. Rose, Louisiana, is located in St. Charles Parish and is a census-designated place. As of 2010 it had a population of 8,122 within two neighborhoods. St. Rose is the 60th-largest community in Louisiana. St. Rose is ethnically diverse with the largest number of residents reporting their ancestry to be French. The workforce is a mixture of white and blue-collar jobs. Many jobs include work with computers, math, and administrative support. Construction jobs also represent a large segment of the workforce in St. Rose. The New Orleans Saints and football are a major draw to the area, as well as the great jazz and Mardi Gras, In St. Rose you are close to the French Quarter, museums and of course plenty of restaurants featuring fantastic cuisine in downtown New Orleans.
Moving to St. Rose
If you are planning a move to St. Rose and you will be renting an apartment or single family home you should plan on several weeks to locate the right rental property. Most properties in St. Rose are owner occupied with only 28.92% of properties being occupied as rental properties. Generous lead-time will be a great help in finding an apartment or rental home that meets your needs and your budget. With a tight rental market it is important to see as many available rental properties as possible so you can get a good feel for the types of rental properties available as well as services and amenities.
Narrowing Your Search
Moving is fun but it can cause a lot of gray hair if you are not well organized. You can help narrow down your search for the perfect apartment or rental home by preparing a list of all the things you need and want in your new rental property. If you are a city slicker you may want a chic downtown apartment, but if you don't have that type of personal freedom, you may be in the market for a nice rental home on the outskirts of the city, or even a little further out in the country or in an area of the city with great access to education. If you are into exercise you may want to make sure that high-rise has a gym in addition to three bedrooms and a fireplace. If you are a sun worshipper you probably want an apartment complex with a large pool. If you are a pet owner do not forget to check the regulations regarding pets. Of course, one of the most important things to consider is your budget. Make sure you start your search with a realistic budget figure. That will immediately narrow down your options.
What You Need To Know
St. Rose is one of the wealthier cities around New Orleans and one of the things you need to be aware of is that due to the low number of rental properties in St. Rose proper it may be necessary to start your search well in advance of your planned move in order to find the right place. You may need two to three months.
Also, you should know that most of the local residents spend about 30 minutes commuting by car from St. Rose, because St. Rose does not have a public transportation system. This is an important for those who do not drive.
Some apartments and rental properties may include heat but rarely do they include any other utilities in the monthly rental rate. You should have a separate budget for utilities and maintenance. Before you begin your apartment or rental home search you should be prepared to pay first and last months rent as well as a security deposit. You may also need a credit report, proof of employment and references from previous rentals.
Neighborhoods In St. Rose
Two areas make up the neighborhoods of St. Rose, each with their own amenities.
Almedia/Frellsen: This primarily residential neighborhood comprises established apartment complexes, high-rise apartments as well as medium-sized and small, single family homes built primarily between 1970 and 1999. The demand for properties in this neighborhood is above average for the U.S. Most residents of St. Rose claim French ancestry and cultural diversity is respected and prized within this neighborhood. Almedia/Frellsen is an attainable neighborhood for those looking to set up their roots in St. Rose.
Town Center: St. Rose town center is a suburban neighborhood primarily composed of medium and large single family homes. Most of the residential real estate in this neighborhood is owner-occupied. Most residences are well-established and built between 1940 and 1969. Most residents are of French descent and there is a rich cultural and ethnic diversity that permeates the neighborhood.
Living in St. Rose
St. Rose is a small town and as such it has no public transit system so walking, biking and car travel are the predominant ways of getting around town. St. Rose is one of the more friendly towns for bike riders but cars are still the most prevalent form of transportation within the town.
For oodles of fun, head out to zoo or stop in at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. To catch up on a little history consider the Felix-Block Building or the Ormond Plantation House which are all an easy drive. If you are the outdoorsy type, or looking for a little excitement St. Rose has some great local county parks and recreational areas. If none of that sounds amusing check out the NOLA Motorsports Park, or take a day and go to Pontchartrain Beach, go bowling, head on out to the golf course or join thousands of other New Orleans Saints fans and go to a football game.
If you are in need of a little shopping therapy St. Rose has all the basic shopping haunts including Walmart, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Kmart, Pier 1 Imports and Macy's. For the boutique lovers head on into New Orleans for all the specialty shopping you can handle.
After hours take advantage of the many restaurants, bars and sports bars where you can enjoy a cool drink, a tasty meal, and meet other newcomers to town as well as the experienced locals who can share stories about the area and introduce you to all the other neighbors.
