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$233,416
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5516 RUTH ST

METAIRIE, LA 70003
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$233K
$180K low$287K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$213 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Rudolph Matas Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
East Jefferson High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70003These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,028
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,347 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,458
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

5516 Ruth St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Metairie 70003

What homes are worth in Metairie 70003

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$65K$539K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Metairie 70003.

How it measures up in Metairie 70003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metairie 70003.

Estimated value$233,416
CheaperTypical $233,151Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

How 5516 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetairie 70003Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,41650% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac90% of homes84% of homes

About 5516 Ruth St

How much is 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA is $233,416 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $180,243 to $286,589. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA?

5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA is assigned to Rudolph Matas Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Jefferson High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Jefferson Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA compare to other homes in Metairie 70003?

Among the 14,750 homes in Metairie 70003, it is worth more than 50% of them ($233,416 against a typical $233,151) and its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.14 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5516 Ruth St, Metairie, LA was $213. The county assessed it at $9,190.

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