The story of this market
The typical home in Marrero, Louisiana sells for about $194,907, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,042 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
LA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Marrero, Louisiana
The Marrero housing market is experiencing a period of cooling, evidenced by a significant year-over-year decline in median sold prices and an increase in active inventory. High flood risk and economic stagnation continue to weigh on buyer sentiment, leading to longer days on market and a competitive but cautious environment. Data gaps exist regarding specific permit activity and detailed school performance metrics.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Marrero yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.49% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 23.0% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major state park offering boating, fishing, and camping. It serves as a primary outdoor recreation hub for the West Bank.
A championship-level golf course that hosts professional tournaments. It is a significant regional attraction that enhances local property appeal.
Marrero is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and long-term residents seeking affordability within the New Orleans metro area. It is less attractive to high-end investors or those prioritizing rapid appreciation, given the stagnant population growth and environmental risks.
Public schools in Marrero are operated within the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which serves the broader county area. Educational attainment levels remain below national averages, with approximately 14.3% of the adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
The area relies heavily on the West Bank Expressway for regional transit. Commute times average 23.2 minutes, with most residents driving alone to work.
Marrero offers access to regional outdoor amenities, most notably Bayou Segnette State Park, which provides boating, fishing, and camping opportunities. The area is also home to TPC Louisiana, a premier golf course that hosts professional events, serving as a significant local amenity.
The rental market is characterized by a median gross rent of $1,042, reflecting the area's affordability relative to the national average. Vacancy pressure is influenced by the high share of owner-occupied housing, though the rental stock remains a vital component of the local housing mix.
The economy is heavily integrated with the New Orleans-Metairie MSA, with residents largely commuting to regional employment centers. Local industry is supported by service, retail, and logistics sectors, though the area faces challenges with a high poverty rate of 23%.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the broader New Orleans metropolitan area, with limited large-scale corporate development within the CDP itself. Infrastructure improvements, such as those on the West Bank Expressway, are critical for maintaining connectivity to regional employment hubs.
Development is largely focused on infrastructure maintenance and flood mitigation rather than large-scale commercial or residential expansion.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish taxing jurisdictions, including various levee and drainage districts essential for flood control.
Marrero is located in a low-lying area with an elevation of approximately 1 foot, making it highly susceptible to flood risks and wind damage from tropical weather events. Property insurance premiums and availability are significant factors for local homeowners due to this climate exposure.
Property insurance is a high-risk, high-cost factor in Marrero due to its low elevation and vulnerability to hurricanes, impacting overall housing affordability.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data USA.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.