Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Marrero, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,400
Population
30,346
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Delight in the conveniences of this New Orleans suburb
Suburban
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Riverside
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Diverse
Located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, Marrero sits less than ten miles south of New Orleans. Marrero offers residents a suburban feel with access to a slew of shopping centers and restaurants. Outdoor recreation abounds in Marrero, from boating and fishing on the Mississippi River to hiking and biking at nearby Bayou Segnette State Park. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is also convenient to Marrero, providing a bevy of boat tours and cultural centers to explore. The countless cultural treasures of New Orleans are just minutes from Marrero as well. Easy access to U.S. 90 and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Marrero simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,783
Average: $54,852
Education
4,402
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,634
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marrero has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Marrero, LA is $1,404 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $1,761 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marrero has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,404/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$2,020/month
1,391 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marrero, LA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
678 Students
Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts
Public
Grades PK-8
457 Students
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
648 Students
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
414 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
709 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
678 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts
Public
Grades PK-8
457 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
709 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
541 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,136 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
996 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,579 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
- Bayou Segnette State Park
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- Audubon Insectarium
- Audubon Zoo
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.