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Meraux, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County
Meraux, LA
At a Glance
How Meraux Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meraux's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meraux a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meraux residents earn a median household income of $73,792 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,066. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,014 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meraux is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,348. Median rent is $864/month, with 40.3% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Meraux reports 974 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 156% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,232/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Meraux hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meraux has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.