At a Glance
Median Income
$112,864
$27,886 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
Zillow: $131,294
Median Rent
$490/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.6% smoking rate
How Mermentau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mermentau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mermentau a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mermentau residents earn a median household income of $112,864 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,886. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mermentau is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,294. Median rent is $490/month, with 40.7% 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 1959.
Education
36.5% of adults in Mermentau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mermentau has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$112,864
Per Capita$27,886
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent$490
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$131,294
Housing Units384
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband38.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Mermentau was founded in 1827.
The median home in Mermentau was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.