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Marrero, LA

Marrero, LA.

Population: 55,693 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marrero, LA is $235,362 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,677/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,362

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,362
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
-4.0%
10-year appreciation
+23.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$256,426
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,000
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
221
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
182
1-year forecast
-2.7%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,677/mo
1-year rent change
-3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School, John Ehret High School, Allen Ellender School, Estelle School, L.W. Higgins High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (11.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,007
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (2 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
33.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$869
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
69.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
168,059
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarreroState medianUS median
Median home value$235,362$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,677/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$869$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Marrero, LA?
$235,362.
What is the median sale price in Marrero, LA?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Marrero, LA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Marrero, LA?
Typical rent: $1,677/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marrero, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail.
Is Marrero, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Marrero, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marrero, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marrero, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marrero, LA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marrero, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Marrero, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Marrero, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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