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Merryville, LA
B+
Population: 1,154
Home Price: $78,000
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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
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
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
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
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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