Merryville, LA 70653 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Merryville, LA—70653

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$147,000

5.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,600

45.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

114

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-5.3%

Median Rent

$1,150

35.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,150

35.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Merryville, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Merryville, LA is $147,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.9%. This indicates that home prices in Merryville, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -5.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$147,000	-5.9%
Single Family	$147,000	-7.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Merryville, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Merryville, LA is $1,150, with a year-over-year rent change of 35.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Merryville, LA is 3-bedrooms: $1,150. The most common rental property sizes in Merryville, LA are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 49.8% and 30.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,150	$1,150
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,150	$1,150
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.6%

1 Bedroom

30.0%

2 Bedrooms

13.7%

3 Bedrooms

49.8%

Property Listings — Merryville, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Merryville, LA is 87. This is a decrease of -14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$185,000	-49.0%
Listing Count	12	106.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	106.0%
Days on Market	114	-6.0%

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Demographics — Merryville, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Merryville, LA has a population of 3,300, which has decreased by -3.9% over the past 5 years. Merryville, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,300	-3.9%
% Under 18	26.5%	14.2%
% Seniors	16.7%	-15.7%
% WFH	0.9%	-40.0%
% w/ College Degree	8.6%	-41.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Merryville, LA is a predominantly white area, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Merryville, LA is black, making up 6.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.2% of the population in Merryville, LA, and this percentage has decreased by 94.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.9%	7.8%
% Black	6.1%	-31.5%
% Hispanic	0.9%	-69.0%
% Asian	0.1%	∞%
% Foreign Born	0.2%	-94.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Merryville, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 25 mortgage originations in Merryville, LA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Merryville, LA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	25
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Merryville, LA

Merryville, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	89
Total Units Section 8	0
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$710
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$900
3 Bedroom	-$20	$1,150	$1,130
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,490

Merryville, LA—70653

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Merryville, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Merryville, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Merryville, LA

Demographics — Merryville, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Merryville, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Merryville, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Merryville, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Merryville, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.1
Median Home Price	$147,000
Median Household Income	$60,600

Merryville, LA—70653

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Merryville, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Merryville, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Merryville, LA

Demographics — Merryville, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Merryville, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Merryville, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Merryville, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Merryville, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Seale, LA

Dequincy, LA

Starks, LA

Longville, LA

Evans, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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