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Marrero, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Marrero, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Marrero a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $224,991. 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.
Safety & Crime
Marrero reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,742/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.