At a Glance
Median Income
$45,633
$24,632 per capita
Home Value
$173,200
Zillow: $228,087
Median Rent
$997/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
19.7% smoking rate
How Marrero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marrero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marrero a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marrero residents earn a median household income of $45,633 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,632. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marrero is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,087. Median rent is $997/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
12.2% of adults in Marrero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marrero has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,866
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,426/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,633
Per Capita$24,632
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,200
Rent$997
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$228,087
Housing Units13,853
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Marrero was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.