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Living in
Marrero.
Marrero is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Marrero
Living in Marrero means joining a genuinely diverse community on the practical side of the river from New Orleans—close enough for a 22-minute commute into the city, but with noticeably lower housing costs. You'll find median rents around $1,000 and homes averaging $169,800, which stretches your dollar further than many nearby areas. The job market here is decent with unemployment near 4%, and you're positioned within the New Orleans metro area for broader employment options.
Marrero at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
81.1%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Marrero: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marrero, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (30.6%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.9%
of households
Married Couples
30.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for LA
Rent, home values, and income in Marrero
In Marrero, home values are 22% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$660
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $220,644 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Marrero and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson Parish, which includes Marrero, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Marrero: Jefferson Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Marrero Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute23.2 min avg
How Marrero residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marrero, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Marrero, runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,921.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson Parish, which includes Marrero, the most common type is flash flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $39,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $42.6M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $1000.9M |
| 2020 | 13 | Storm Surge/Tide | $25.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson Parish, which includes Marrero, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marrero has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
64.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 47°F | 4.95" |
| Feb | 68°F | 51°F | 4.14" |
| Mar | 75°F | 56°F | 4.60" |
| Apr | 81°F | 62°F | 4.99" |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 5.39" |
| Jun | 93°F | 75°F | 7.37" |
| Jul | 94°F | 77°F | 8.77" |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 6.80" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 5.72" |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 3.58" |
| Nov | 73°F | 55°F | 3.78" |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 4.51" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marrero
Marrero has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
West Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Touro Infirmary
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · New Orleans
Community Care Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.8 mi away · New Orleans
Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 2 mi away · New Orleans
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marrero
Marrero's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Marrero (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
3.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
4.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marrero
Marrero has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
6 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marrero
Doris Hooper Pitts Belle Terre Branch
5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero
Cities Near Marrero
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Marrero?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marrero FAQ
Is Marrero, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Marrero's median rent is $1,042/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $41,402/year. Median home value is $169,800.
Is Marrero, Louisiana safe?⌄
Marrero is policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 263 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1921 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marrero, Louisiana?⌄
Jefferson Parish, which includes Marrero, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marrero, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Marrero is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,042/month and median household income is $41,402/year. The median home value is $169,800. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marrero, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Marrero is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from