Living in Meraux, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meraux · Census data 2020–2024
Meraux has 7,918 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $76,021 (25% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $208,700, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Meraux at a glance
- Population
- 7,918
- Median age
- 38.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,021State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $208,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Meraux a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Meraux
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meraux the median home value is $208,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Meraux median household income
The median household income in Meraux is $76,021 and the income per person is $33,602. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Meraux: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,752
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.03
Meraux demographics
- Population
- 7,918
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 2,615
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meraux ›
Education in Meraux
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Meraux have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meraux
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Meraux vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $208,700 | $1,055 |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
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What is the median household income in Meraux, LA?
The median household income in Meraux is $76,021, 25% higher 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 Meraux?
The median home value in Meraux is $208,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Meraux?
The median gross rent in Meraux is $1,055 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Meraux, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Meraux?
The median age in Meraux is 38.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Meraux?
The average commute to work in Meraux is 33 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meraux?
The unemployment rate in Meraux is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meraux?
28.4% of adults in Meraux 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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