Merrydale, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,149 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,986 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$928 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

East Baton Rouge Parish
6
Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

East Baton Rouge Parish
8
Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 51
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 5 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 60
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, LA State Senate District 15, LA State House District 101, LA
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Schools

Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Celerity Lanier Charter School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Merrydale Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Glen Oaks Senior High School
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Camelot College
2 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta College of Arts & Technology
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
103 miles, NW • 1 star
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