Merryville, LA B+

Population: 1,154
Home Price: $78,000

Overview

Merryville is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 1,154. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Merryville has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Low Cost
  • Employment: (D) Fair
  • Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (A) Excellent
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 37.5 minutes
  • Walkability: (A) Excellent
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Merryville, LA

Employment and Income Merryville Louisiana United States
Per Capita Income $22,137 $24,824 $32,693
Median Household Income $37,692 $48,404 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 7.5% 7.0% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 22.3% 18.0% 10.5%
Age Merryville Louisiana United States
Median Age 34.7 39.1 42.3


Gender Merryville Louisiana United States
Male 53.1% 48.9% 49.8%
Female 46.9% 51.1% 50.2%


Race Merryville Louisiana United States
White 74.7% 62.6% 80.3%
Black or African American 22.4% 31.1% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9% 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 0.0% 1.2% 2.7%
Multiracial 2.1% 3.2% 5.2%
Housing Information Merryville Louisiana United States
Median Home Price $78,000 $131,264 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $305 $591 $801
Family Households 44.2% 44.2% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 26.9% 26.9% 26.2%
Homeowners 64.6% 68.5% 72.9%
Renters 35.4% 31.5% 27.1%
Education Merryville Louisiana United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 18.4% 11.6% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 43.1% 43.1% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 17.3% 19.8% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 6.5% 6.9% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.7% 11.0% 15.0%
Proficiency Merryville Louisiana United States
Mathematics 67.0% 65.9% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 81.0% 71.3% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Merryville 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 Merryville 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 Merryville, LA

  • cooking
  • beer
  • crawfish
  • yogurt
  • highly processed
  • salsa
  • cheese
  • pizza
  • tacos
  • taco bell
  • basketball
  • hoops
  • country music
  • athletics
  • athlete
  • composition
  • studio
  • artists
  • road trips
  • vacations
  • hip hop
  • studio
  • summer
  • afterpay
  • dispensary
  • brands
  • gas station
  • cart
  • walmart
  • grocery store

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