Marrero, LA 70072 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Marrero, LA—70072

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$219,000

4.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,900

9.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.3%

Median Rent

$1,700

5.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

0.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

12.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

4.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Marrero, LA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Marrero, LA is $219,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.5%. This indicates that home prices in Marrero, LA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$219,000	4.5%
Single Family	$219,000	5.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Marrero, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marrero, LA is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marrero, LA is 1-bedrooms: $996, 2-bedrooms: $1,210, 3-bedrooms: $1,890, 4-bedrooms: $2,140. The most common rental property sizes in Marrero, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.0% and 33.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,700	$1,730
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$950	$996
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,210
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,890
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,140

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.2%

1 Bedroom

18.8%

2 Bedrooms

33.4%

3 Bedrooms

34.0%

4 Bedrooms

9.6%

Property Listings — Marrero, LA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marrero, LA is 69. This is a decrease of -17.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$225,000	2.0%
Listing Count	198	10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	10.0%
Days on Market	69	-17.0%

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Demographics — Marrero, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marrero, LA has a population of 55,600, which has decreased by -1.2% over the past 5 years. Marrero, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	55,600	-1.2%
% Under 18	21.8%	-8.4%
% Seniors	17.1%	19.6%
% WFH	5.7%	147.8%
% w/ College Degree	16.1%	-0.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marrero, LA is a predominantly black area, with 39.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marrero, LA is white, making up 39.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.7% of the population in Marrero, LA, and this percentage has increased by 24.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	39.3%	-12.3%
% Black	39.8%	-1.2%
% Hispanic	11.9%	65.3%
% Asian	5.2%	-5.5%
% Foreign Born	9.7%	24.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Marrero, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 662 mortgage originations in Marrero, LA, of which 50.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Marrero, LA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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	662
% Conventional Loans	50.0%
% Government Loans	50.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Marrero, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Marrero, LA under the Section 8 program is 38.2%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Marrero, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2,075
Total Units Section 8	2,075
% Rentals under Section 8	38.2%
% Occupied Section 8	94.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$240	$950	$1,190
2 Bedroom	$220	$1,200	$1,420
3 Bedroom	$60	$1,750	$1,810
4 Bedroom	-$70	$2,200	$2,130

Marrero, LA—70072

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marrero, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marrero, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marrero, LA

Demographics — Marrero, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marrero, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marrero, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marrero, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marrero, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$219,000
Median Household Income	$55,900

Marrero, LA—70072

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marrero, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marrero, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marrero, LA

Demographics — Marrero, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marrero, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marrero, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marrero, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marrero, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Harvey, LA

Kenner West, New Orleans, LA

Gretna, LA

Lafitte, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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