Meraux, LA

Living in Meraux

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 45
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Schools 93
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Residents

7k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$732 Median Monthly Rent -$100 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied +17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas51%

Crime

Violent Crime in Meraux

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. Bernard Parish37

Property Crime in Meraux

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. Bernard Parish72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 57 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meraux

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado32
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Meraux, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Meraux, LA

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Lynn Oaks School
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Colleges

Colleges near Meraux, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Meraux, LA

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Airports

Airports near Meraux, LA

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