Lowest hourly wage needed to afford average 2-bedroom rental in New Orleans: $18.46 Percentage of Louisianans who make below $15/hour:… Read more »
Why We Build 2022
The First Volunteers Back
Volunteer With Us The sound of a dozen hammers swinging together to build a new Habitat home is a special… Read more »
Why We Build 2019
There are many challenges in finding affordable housing in New Orleans. Rents and home prices have risen significantly, as have property taxes and… Read more »
Why We Build
Studies have shown correlations between homeownership rates and life expectancy, children’s grades, and job stability. Here are some figures that… Read more »
Why We Build 2017
A few stats on the need for affordable housing in New Orleans: 58% of single mothers in New Orleans live… Read more »
