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Meraux, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,492
Population
1,805/sq mi density
$73,792
Median Income
$34,066 per capita
$205,600
Home Value
$235,348 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
974
Violent Crime/100K
4,232 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,792 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,600 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
974 violent crimes/100K (156% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$205,600
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,589
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$205,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$235,348
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median List Price
$252,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.1%
Owner-Occupied
10.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$864/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
232 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
37.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Active Inventory
24
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $205,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $235,348 |
| Median Sale Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $252,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 232 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 24 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,589 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 40.3% |