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Merrydale, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,149
Population
2,158/sq mi density
$41,986
Median Income
$20,608 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$224,899 Zillow
$1,187
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
924
Violent Crime/100K
4,477 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$41,986 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $1,187/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
924 violent crimes/100K (143% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$124,300
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,549
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$124,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$224,899
Median Sale Price
$103,150
Median List Price
$93,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.8%
Owner-Occupied
23.2%
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:
$1,187/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
47.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$69
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $124,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,899 |
| Median Sale Price | $103,150 |
| Median List Price | $93,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $69 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,187 |
| 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 | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 47.6% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $69 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,549 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |