Meraux, Louisiana

Population 5,816

Meraux is located in St. Bernard Parish, LA. The population is 5,816, making Meraux the 2nd largest city in St. Bernard Parish.

There are 2 public schools in Meraux with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Meraux is high , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Meraux is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Meraux property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Meraux include Violet, Chalmette and Braithwaite.

Meraux Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 16%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

Crime Rate

47.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 299
  • Violent Crimes: 671
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 474
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

12.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Meraux
  • 15.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 8

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Meraux, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Meraux's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Meraux, LA

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $712
  • 1 Bedroom: $838
  • 2 Bedrooms: $988
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,272
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,472

Zip Codes

70043 70075 70092 70131

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Meraux, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Meraux, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Meraux, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 57.1°
  • February 60.33°
  • March 65.45°
  • April 71.52°
  • May 77.62°
  • June 83.98°
  • July 84.64°
  • August 86.43°
  • September 81.86°
  • October 72.16°
  • November 63.06°
  • December 56.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Meraux, LA

Earthquakes
Meraux, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Meraux, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Meraux, LA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Meraux, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Meraux, LA: $67,028

Unemployment

Unemployment in Meraux is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.43%
White Collar - 47.57%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Steve Scalise

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Meraux, LA

1 FCC Tower view all

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  • No fire stations found in Meraux, LA

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