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Merrydale, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Merrydale, LA
At a Glance
How Merrydale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrydale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merrydale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merrydale residents earn a median household income of $41,986 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,608. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrydale is $124,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,899. Median rent is $1,187/month, with 32.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Merrydale reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,477/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Merrydale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrydale has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.