Apartments for rent in Marrero, LA

The town of Marrero, Louisiana is home to slightly more than 31,000 residents. With an average age of just over 39, the city's population ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in Louisiana, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in Marrero, and 65% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $831 a month is a bit below the state average.

Marrero residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 37% of workers, while public transit isn't used much. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

Marrero has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. In addition, 8% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Marrero residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $49K, Marrero workers earn less than the average Louisiana resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).