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Merrydale, LA
B+
Population: 8,889
Home Price: $118,100
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Overview
Merrydale is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 8,889. Merrydale has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Merrydale, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,450
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,215
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
14.1%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.3%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
38.3
39.1
42.3
Gender
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Male
44.4%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
55.6%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
White
1.2%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
97.7%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.7%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$118,100
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$839
$591
$801
Family Households
29.1%
29.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.8%
44.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
72.5%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
27.5%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.0%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.4%
31.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
28.5%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.1%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.8%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
NA%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Merrydale
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Merrydale, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
cajun
food truck
mexican food
cajun creole
chinese food
crawfish
red wine
biltong
beer
seafood
breakfast lunch
liquor
wine
bbq
grub
pressed juice
meat
mexican
sports teams
womens sports
saints pels
sports coverage
sports commentary
sports announcer
high school football
football
college football
country music
video games
fantasy football
hs football
college athletics
cfb
nfl
nfl nba
basketball
nba
baseball
digital artist
jewelry
local artists
nft metaverse
natural history
graphic design
studio
art commissions
art gallery
comics
creative
library
nft
special collections
fashion
commissions closed
nature
artists
composer
photography
sports cards
video games
anime
pc gamer
gaming
exyahoo
books
tv shows
comics
retro gaming
pokemon
youtuber
fitness
collector
videogames
fantasyscifihorror
photography
nerdy
apex valorant
rpgs
sports
sports coverage
sports commentary
producer writer
radio show
producer
digital media
executive producer
nfl nba
pro wrestling
public relations
nft metaverse
tv
gaming
studio
pop culture
educational
tv shows
outdoor event
lifestyle
sports
open spaces
summer
space
nightlife
internshipjob
nature
arts
photography
conservation
beach
astronomy
winter
fishing
gardening
mountain
pool
wildlife
courtyard
mountains
at more kaftans
food truck
jewelry
local businesses
drive thru
self checkout
ordering clothes
coffee shop
christmas shopping
crafts
gift card
boutique
wilmingtonnc
warehouse
vans
restaurant
amazon
clothing
albertsons
walmart
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