Accommodation and Food Services in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Market Score 91.9 (Difficult), ranked #298 of 298 metros. 3,877 establishments, 58,650 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.
With a 1.45 location quotient, New Orleans-Metairie has an outsized accommodation and food services presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 91.6) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
3,877 Accommodation and Food Services Firms in New Orleans-Metairie
New Orleans-Metairie vs Louisiana Statewide
How this metro's accommodation and food services market compares to Louisiana overall. The state ranks #36/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | New Orleans-Metairie | LA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.9 Difficult | 43.8 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #298 of 298 metros | #36 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in New Orleans-Metairie
Accommodation and Food Services in Other Louisiana Metros
Accommodation and Food Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of New Orleans-Metairie's 91.9 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Accommodation and Food Services in States Bordering Louisiana
State-level entry risk for accommodation and food services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Accommodation and Food Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for accommodation and food services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.