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Mermentau, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
570
Population
268/sq mi density
$112,864
Median Income
$27,886 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$131,294 Zillow
$490
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
424
Violent Crime/100K
2,890 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$112,864 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $490/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,900
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$490/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
384
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$131,294
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.3%
Owner-Occupied
18.7%
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:
$490/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $131,294 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $490 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 384 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 40.7% |