Study: New Orleans Is One Of The Loneliest Cities In U.S.

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It’s not quite for lovers, but New Orleans is certainly a romantic city. But that didn’t stop it from being included on the latest list of loneliest cities.

ChamberofCommerce.org has revealed that Louisiana’s Crescent City is one of the loneliest in America. Say it isn’t so!

In the context of the report, it characterizes “lonely” households as those that are occupied by one person. These one-person households typically have people who have delayed marriage from the age of:

30.1 for men
28.2 for women

Which cities are home to the most people who live alone? Here’s the list:

City/State	One-Person Households	Percent Living Alone: Male	Percent Living Alone: Female
Washington, D.C.	154,140	21.5%	26.7%
St. Louis, Mo.	66,357	21.8%	25.7%
Alexandria, VA.	33,508	20.3%	26.2%
Richmond, VA.	46,196	18.2%	28%
Cincinnati, Ohio	66,960	21.6%	24.6%
Cleveland, Ohio	79,152	23.3%	22.9%
New Orleans, La.	71,569	19.4%	25.7%
Birmingham, Ala.	39,019	21.9%	22.7%
Atlanta, Ga.	103,640	21.1%	23.4%
Baltimore, MD	107,827	18.5%	23.9%

Now that you’ve seen how NOLA ranks when it comes to loneliness, you might be wondering what to do about it. The one-word answer is: Anything!

Check Out a Sports Game

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The Saints and Pelicans are two of the hottest tickets in town. The only issue is that tickets for both are kind of expensive!

What will you do? If you can’t get inside the game, don’t sweat it. Go to a sports bar instead. It will be much cheaper!

Here are some great sports bars in New Orleans.

Enjoy The Greenspace At Confetti Park

451 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114 | (504) 658-3201

“Confetti park had a neighborhood vibe,” says one visitor, “with a welcoming atmosphere. an amazing brass band of youth, lead the music of the parade, while the dancing boy energetically lead us down the neighborhood’s streets. homemade floats, bikes, scooters and roller skates followed the music. wonderful time, and we are grateful for the experience.”

Try Some Beignets At Café Du Monde

Riverwalk: 500 Port of New Orleans Pl #27, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 218-7993
French Market: 800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 525-4544
City Park: 56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 766-0250

Here’s what one reviewer says about Cafe Du Monde (French Market): “Yummy Yummy! It is worth the wait for this classic of New Orleans. No trip would be complete until you have powder all over yourself! There are multiple lines, so be sure to keep an eye out for the quickest one. Also note that seating is VERY limited, so I recommend you have someone scout tables while another waits in line if you plan on eating at a table.”

Read the NolaFi.com Guide On Best Nola Beignets.

Final Words

New Orleans is more than your normal run-of-the-mill city; it is the cultural epicenter of the Southeast, from restaurants to its parks, the city stands out as a place to visit and live.

Looking for something to do in the city? What To See And Do In New Orleans.