We have helped many people relocate to Louisiana and have put together a guide to help you. You will find state information, moving companies, Realtors, school information, motor vehicle, and drivers license information to get your license changed.

Louisiana consists of a lot more than just creole crustaceans and New Orleans Jazz. Louisiana is one of America's largest oil producing states, refiners, chemical processers and more. Louisiana is organized differently than most states, because of the Napoleanic Code. Rather than counties the state is divided into parishes. Also the Louisiana legal system is based on civil law, rather than common law. Common law is based on precedent and is the English system, whereas civil law is based on codes adopted from French, Spanish and originally Roman Law. Music and food dominate the culture of New Orleans as does Catholic heritage and Afro-Carribean rhythm and spiritualism. New Orleans is probably the only place in America where you can order an espresso and some zombie powder to go. Watch out for the hurricane drops, a famous Voodoo knock-out potion that have left many a sailor less his wallet after drinking and dining in the French Quarter.

The State of Louisiana website is helps businesses and individuals with their relocation, law, tax, employment needs and is a portal to other state and private services.

Here are some helpful tips and reminders everyone should take.

The United postal service allows you to change your address online. It is easy to use and helps make sure no mail gets lost in the transition.

Packing and moving and unpacking and lifting and all that is a hassle. Find a moving company to help. Vanlines.com has done a great job at finding a company easy. They have put a list of moving companies in Louisiana allowing you to get a free quote.

The state of Louisiana Department of Safety has made learning the requirements and changing your license easy.

Browse all the cities of Louisiana real estate online making it easy to make an informed decision.

Being able to compare schools in Louisiana and class room sizes really matter when you are a parent. Great Schools.net has done a great job at that. They even have parent reviews.

Louisiana Home Price Appreciation (Average Annual Rate)

Louisiana Vs. National Average

1 Year Louisiana 6.4% National Average 8.6%
3 Years Louisiana 5.1% National Average 7.4%
5 Years Louisiana 4.9% National Average 6.1%
10 Years Louisiana 5.1% National Average 4.3%

Helpful sites on Moving to Louisiana:

1. Lafayette
2. Laplace

10 Largest Cities in Louisiana:

1. New Orleans 484,674
2. Baton Rouge 227,818
3. Shreveport 200,145
4. Lafayette 110,257
5. Lake Charles 71,757
6. Kenner 70,517
7. Bossier City 56,461
8. Monroe 53,107
9. Alexandria 46,342
10. New Iberia 32,623