Merrydale, LA

Living in Merrydale

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 20
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 48
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Schools 54
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Residents

8.9k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Black94%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$666 Median Monthly Rent +$228 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197936%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
Utility gas27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrydale

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Merrydale

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrydale

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
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Hospitals

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Seaside Health System
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