Meraux, LA
Living in Meraux
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
44
Public Transit
2
Affordability
70
Public Safety
75
Airports
44
Hospitals
29
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meraux, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meraux, LA
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School
3 miles, W
Lynn Oaks School
5 miles, S
Christ the King Elementary School
7 miles, W
Calvary Baptist School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Meraux, LA
University of Holy Cross
5 miles, W
Dillard University
10 miles, NW
Southern University at New Orleans
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meraux, LA
Seaside Behavioral Center
5 miles, W
St Bernard Parish Hospital
5 miles, NW
New Orleans East Hospital
8 miles, NW
St Charles Surgical Hospital Llc
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Meraux, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
61 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
85 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
112 miles, N