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Is Marrero a Good Place to Live? Marrero, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Marrero ranks #1311 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #208 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($169,800, #33 of 208), and trails on low household income ($41,402, #203 of 208) and low graduation rates (78%, #168 of 191).
Marrero by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Marrero's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Marrero: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Marrero safe?
What is the cost of living in Marrero?
Marrero's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,042/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $228,087, 5% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | Marrero | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 92.6#351 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $228,087#196 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,647/mo#455 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $169,800#138 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,042/mo#256 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 30.2%#1256 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Marrero housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Marrero is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is Marrero safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Marrero alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Marrero crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Marrero?
The median household in Marrero earns $41,402, 50% below the US figure of $83,163 and 32% below Louisiana ($60,986). 23% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marrero | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $41,402#1299 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 23%#1189 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Marrero?
The median resident of Marrero is 39.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1277 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Marrero | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 39.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 14.3%#1277 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 66.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Marrero's schools and health?
Marrero's 8 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 17.2 students per teacher and $14,155 spent per pupil. 46.1% of adults are obese and 20.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Marrero | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 78%#920 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.2#763 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $14,155#678 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 46.1%#1296 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 20.1%#1307 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 20.3%#1200 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11%#780 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,879 students are enrolled in Marrero's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Marrero?
The average commute in Marrero is 23.2 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 1.5% of workers take transit and 5.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Marrero scores 8.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.8°F and winters 57.5°F, with 64.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Marrero | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23.2 min#619 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 7.6%#881 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75.1% | 78.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 5.6% | 8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.3#982 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.3 | 46.5 | 5 |
| Feb | 68.4 | 50.5 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 74.5 | 55.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 80.9 | 62 | 5 |
| May | 87.9 | 69.3 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 74.9 | 7.4 |
| Jul | 93.9 | 76.6 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 94 | 76.9 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 90.1 | 73.6 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 82.6 | 64.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 54.6 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 49 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Audubon.
| Measure | Marrero | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 71.8°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 84.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 57.5°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 64.6 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Audubon.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Marrero?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
| Measure | Marrero | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.5%#1301 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jefferson Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jefferson Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.32% | 99% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.013% | 88% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.099% | 68% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0039% | 64% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0011% | 30% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Marrero compare with similar-size cities?
Marrero is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #208 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 32,540.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #1311 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data | 23.2 min |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #743 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 | 24.1 min |
| Bethel Park, PAPop. 32,881 | #24 | 72.4 | $107,090 | $1,311/mo | 44 | 26.5 min |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #279 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data | 23.7 min |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #709 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 | 22.1 min |
| Elizabethtown, KYPop. 32,576 | #542 | 57.4 | $60,760 | $909/mo | 110 | 20 min |
| Aiken, SCPop. 32,521 | #641 | 56.0 | $76,746 | $1,180/mo | 451 | 24.2 min |
| Laramie, WYPop. 32,234 | #341 | 61.1 | $55,613 | $925/mo | 93 | 14 min |
| Fairbanks, AKPop. 32,083 | #1040 | 49.2 | $73,534 | $1,496/mo | 843 | 14.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Marrero compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Marrero ranks #20 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 32 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 32% below the Louisiana median. Homes are 5% above the typical Louisiana home.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Marrero's score calculated?
Marrero scores 32 out of 100, #1311 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Louisiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Marrero. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
5.6 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Marrero. Similar-size median 52.2.
14.6 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Marrero's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
44.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Marrero's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
82.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Marrero. Similar-size median 46.7.
15.7 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Marrero. Similar-size median 47.3.
40.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Marrero's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
38.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
24.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Marrero alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Marrero.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Marrero's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Marrero has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Marrero
Is Marrero, LA a good place to live?
Marrero ranks #1311 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #208 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($169,800, #33 of 208), and trails on low household income ($41,402, #203 of 208) and low graduation rates (78%, #168 of 191).
What is the cost of living in Marrero?
Marrero's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,042/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $228,087, 5% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
Is Marrero safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Marrero alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Marrero crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Marrero?
The median household in Marrero earns $41,402, 50% below the US figure of $83,163 and 32% below Louisiana ($60,986). 23% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Marrero?
Median rent in Marrero is $1,042/mo (Census), #256 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,647/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 30.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Marrero?
The typical home value in Marrero is $228,087, up 5.3% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $169,800.
How are the public schools in Marrero?
Marrero's 8 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 17.2 students per teacher and $14,155 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Marrero?
The average commute is 23.2 minutes, #619 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 7.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Marrero?
Marrero averages 71.8°F over the year, 84.8°F in summer and 57.5°F in winter, with 64.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Marrero walkable?
Marrero scores 8.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Marrero at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Marrero?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Marrero?
Marrero has 32,540 residents. The median resident of Marrero is 39.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1277 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Marrero compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Marrero ranks #20 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 32 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 32% below the Louisiana median. Homes are 5% above the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Marrero?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Marrero's population of 32,540 are Sherwood, AR (#743 overall), Bethel Park, PA (#24 overall), Eagle, ID (#279 overall), Opelika, AL (#709 overall), and Elizabethtown, KY (#542 overall). Marrero is #1311.