The Jane O'Brien Library is the largest public library in the West Bank region that includes Timberlane and it features a Special Collection Room for tracing family genealogy.
Located in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area in Jefferson Parish, Timberlane, Louisiana is a census-designated place (CDP) of about 11,405 people in 2
The Jane O'Brien Library is the largest public library in the West Bank region that includes Timberlane and it features a Special Collection Room for tracing family genealogy.
Located in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area in Jefferson Parish, Timberlane, Louisiana is a census-designated place (CDP) of about 11,405 people in 2.1 square miles. Now that we've got that alphabet soup of a description out out of the way, let's get to the great news that the cost of living in Timberlane is 6.40% less that the national average. The good news continues as the Livability Score for Timberlane is 81/100 which is rated as "Exceptional" mainly due to the amount of amenities here as well as the low cost of living.
Moving to Timberlane
The cost of the median rent in Timberlane works out to an average of 33% of income which is a rate in line with what many financial advisers suggest as the part of the budget to be spent on housing. This area is also known to have pet-friendly apartments as well as a wide range of units for rent from studio units to four bedroom houses. So, does all this mean moving here and finding a rental is just going to be one big King Cake walk? Well no, because the Timberlane area has 5% more occupied and 5% less vacant housing units than the national average. But not to worry, all is still good. It just indicates that that the vacancy rate is low, so you'll just have to stop meanderin,' get your income proof, references and security deposit together and start looking like you were in the faster paced world of New York City.
Neighborhoods in Timberlane
Well, this isn't New York City, but a small town of just over two -- count em' two -- square miles, so zero boroughs or neighborhoods exist here. You'll find slightly more grocery and convenience stores than in most American towns though, but slightly less super center and club stores. Houses in Timberlane tend to have 3-4 bedrooms and the city apartments here are mostly 2-3 stories with studio to 3 bedroom units. Something interesting about the apartment sizes and rentals around Timberlane is that some buildings contain units of the same bedroom size, but the overall unit size may be quite different. This may mean a cool savings off of the standard month to month rental cost if you opt for the smaller size unit instead (This may mean downsizing that shoe collection!). Rental homes are scattered throughout the Timberlane area, but there is also a high concentration of housing near one main intersection here:
Wall Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard: Townhouses, low rise apartments and single family homes abound here -- well, compared to other parts of Timberlane anyway. Smaller homes are mixed with larger ones and some houses and complexes have an outdoor swimming pool for a great way to cool off in Southern summers. The number of bathrooms per home here tends to vary widely with some rentals having two-bedrooms and two baths and other two-bedroom apartments in Timberlane containing only one bathroom. This type of difference may likely relate to the particular apartment's overall size.
Living in Timberlane
Even though Timberlane is small-sized (and cute as a bug's ear!) a vehicle is needed as this town has a Walk Score of 40/100 which is rated as "Car-Dependent". More people here are carpooling to and from work though with the number of carpoolers just somewhat lower than those who drive alone to their jobs.
Speaking of driving, it's easy to drive to The Big Easy in 15 minutes from Timberlane, depending on the traffic. You'll never run out of things to do in New Orleans, but there's lots to do near Timberlane too. Go shopping for supplies for your new home at Belle Meade Plaza or Southwood as well enjoy a little green space in Oakdale Park near Wall Boulevard.
When you feel like something different for lunch or dinner, try The Banana Blossom Thai Cafe on Belle Chasse Highway in the Timberlane area for dishes like Trout and Tamarind Sauce or the classic Pad Thai. If you'd rather go for burgers, fries and shakes, try Rally's Hamburgers on Claiborne Avenue near Wall and Lapalco to hit the spot.
When you've settled down in your new spot in Timberlane, take time to savor your new life, Louisiana style!
