How many renters in Merrydale, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±21.6 points) of renting households in Merrydale, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±21.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±19.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±10.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Merrydale
| Share of income spent on rent | Merrydale | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.3% (±19.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±18.3 points) | 9.4% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±12.7 points) | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.7% (±9.9 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±19.2 points) | 48.0% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Merrydale against East Baton Rouge Parish, its state and the nation
| Merrydale | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±21.6 points) | 56.8% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±19.2 points) | 48.0% (±2.4 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±10.8 points) | 33.9% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,859 (±$31,681) | $38,214 (±$1,929) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 (±$156) | $1,147 (±$19) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Merrydale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (56.8%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Merrydale ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Merrydale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale | — | 50.3% (±21.6 points) | — |
| Brownfields | 3.2 mi | 30.5% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 3.9 mi | 100.0% (±26.6 points) | Higher |
| Baton Rouge | 4.4 mi | 58.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central | 6.0 mi | 65.2% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 6.5 mi | 67.9% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baker | 6.5 mi | 47.4% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Allen | 7.1 mi | 48.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inniswold | 7.4 mi | 60.7% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monticello, LA (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across East Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Old Jefferson | 63.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | Inniswold | 60.7% (±27.9 points) |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | 58.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 | Oak Hills Place | 58.6% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Zachary | 57.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Gardere | 53.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 10 | Merrydale | 50.3% (±21.6 points) |
| 11 | Village St. George | 49.1% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Baker | 47.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 13 | Shenandoah | 43.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 14 | Brownfields | 30.5% (±24.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in East Baton Rouge Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Merrydale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Merrydale
Are renters in Merrydale rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Merrydale pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Merrydale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Merrydale, LA spends 30.1% (±10.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Merrydale CDP, Louisiana (place:49940, in state:22).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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