Living in Marrero, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marrero · Census data 2020–2024
Marrero has 32,540 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $41,402 (32% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $169,800, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Marrero at a glance
- Population
- 32,540
- Median age
- 39.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $41,402State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Marrero a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Marrero
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marrero the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Marrero median household income
The median household income in Marrero is $41,402 and the income per person is $24,140. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Marrero: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,920
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.55
Marrero demographics
- Population
- 32,540
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 12,668
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marrero ›
Education in Marrero
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Marrero have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marrero
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Marrero vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Marrero, LA?
The median household income in Marrero is $41,402, 32% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marrero?
The median home value in Marrero is $169,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Marrero?
The median gross rent in Marrero is $1,042 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Marrero, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Marrero?
The median age in Marrero is 39.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Marrero?
The average commute to work in Marrero is 23 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marrero?
The unemployment rate in Marrero is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marrero?
14.3% of adults in Marrero have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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