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Mer Rouge, LA

Mer Rouge, LA.

Population: 1,171 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mer Rouge, LA is $91,316 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,750 after a median 103 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$91,316

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$91,316
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-16.8%
5-year appreciation
-19.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2021)
$121,391
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$205,750
Median list price
$182,000
Median price per sqft
$67
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$710/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,175/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Delta Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, drought, hail, heat wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.3°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
53.7°F
Annual precipitation
56.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,822
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,909

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (19 mi)
National parks include
Poverty Point National Monument, Vicksburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Bonne Idee Air Services Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-79 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,307
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mer RougeState medianUS median
Typical home value$91,316$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$205,750$225,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mer Rouge, LA?
$91,316.
What is the median sale price in Mer Rouge, LA?
$205,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Mer Rouge, LA?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Mer Rouge, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mer Rouge, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, drought, hail, heat wave, strong wind.
Is Mer Rouge, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mer Rouge, LA. 34 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mer Rouge, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mer Rouge, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mer Rouge, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mer Rouge, LA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mer Rouge, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mer Rouge, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mer Rouge

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