Marrero, Louisiana
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 67% of US places
- top 3% for comfortable days
- top 4% for property tax rate
- bottom 1% for sales tax
Marrero is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 32,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, property tax rate, and airport distance. It rates lower on summer humidity and sales tax.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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68%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.6 in4.4 in
oppressive 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 43% of US places
Home Value$163k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$988better than 42% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.35%better than 96% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.66%better than 69% of US places
Unemployment7.0%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation64.6 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 30% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 2% of US places
Comfortable Days139 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.4better than 24% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality63.3better than 58% of US places
Violent Crime1583/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime2716/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population32,00396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6294th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8624th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)49.1%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.9%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 63% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.3%better than 26% of US places
Amenities Nearby127.18better than 60% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marrero an affordable place to live?
- Marrero is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marrero?
- The median home value in Marrero is $163k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marrero?
- Median household income in Marrero is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marrero?
- Median gross rent in Marrero is $988 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marrero safe?
- Marrero is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1583/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 2716/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marrero?
- Marrero averages 84°F in July and 55°F in January, with 64.6 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marrero?
- Public-school quality in Marrero is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marrero?
- The average one-way commute in Marrero is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)