Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Unknown Name
Stadium
Theatre Baton Rouge
Theatre Arts
Texas Club
Nightclub
Liberty Lagoon
Water Park
Magnolia Theatre & Performing Arts Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Po-Boy Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Belfair Teen Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
BREC Independence Tennis Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Tony's Seafood
Grocery Store
Our Daily Bread
Grocery Store
Hi Nabor Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lanier Drive Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Thomas A Maher Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wray Park
Park
Howell Park
Park
Comite River Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Samuel D'Agostino Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Bird Station Park
Park
Wenonah Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Judson Baptist Recreation Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hooper Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (0) F
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Computer Heaven, Inc.
Electronics
Capitol Cyclery and Fitness
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Connell's Village Shopping Center
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Merrydale.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Wooddale @ Camelot College
Bus Stop
Wooddale @ Office of Probation & Parole
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lobdell Blvd @ Bon Carre Business Center
Bus Stop
Winbourne Ave @ LA Technical College
Bus Stop
Winbourne Ave. @ N. Acadian Thwy
Bus Stop
Columbus Dunn @ Gus Young
Bus Stop
Gus Young Ave @ Columbus Dunn
Bus Stop
Florida Blvd @ BRCC
Bus Stop
Florida Blvd @ BRCC
Bus Stop
Florida Blvd @ Foster Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Merrydale is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Merrydale crime rates are 3,592 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
2,923 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
669 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Merrydale is $37,728 - which is 17% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$37,728 F
Unemployment Rate
8.1% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
District 6 Fire Department Station 51
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
LSU Health Baton Rouge North Clinic
Clinic
District 6 Fire Department Station 52
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Police Department First District
Police
Unknown Name
Clinic
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Police Department - Traffic Bureau
Police
Baton Rouge Police Department
Police
Margaret Dumas Mental Health Clinic
Clinic
LSU Health Baton Rouge MidCity Clinic
Clinic
Central Fire Department Station 32
Fire Station
Central Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Police
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Rescue & Firefighting Facility Emergency Medical Services
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Police
The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
Doctor
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 8
Fire Station
Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Department Station 21
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Baton Rouge Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Merrydale home prices are $115,800 - which is 22% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$115,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C-

The Merrydale graduation rate is 88% - which is 12% higher than Louisiana
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Celerity Lanier Charter School
Merrydale Elementary School
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Brookstown Middle Magnet Academy
Howell Park Elementary School
Inspire Charter Academy (Natl. Heritage Acad.)
North Banks Middle School Of Excellence
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
Glen Oaks Middle School
Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary
Baton Rouge College Prep
Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc.
Claiborne Elementary School
Geo Prep Academy Of Greater Baton Rouge
Amikids Baton Rouge
Park Forest Middle School
Brighter Horizon School
Geo Prep Mid-City Of Greater Baton Rouge
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
Democracy Prep Louisiana Charter School
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Winbourne Elementary School
Idea Bridge
Park Forest Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Ebr Virtual Academy
Amikids Baton Rouge
Brighter Horizon School
Collegiate Academy
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
Istrouma High School
Northdale Superintendent'S Academy
Geo Next Generation High School
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
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  • Merrydale has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Merrydale crime rates are 6% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Merrydale is 1% lower than the Louisiana average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Merrydale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lanier Drive Park
      Unknown Name
      Thomas A Maher Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Theatre Baton Rouge
      Texas Club
      Liberty Lagoon
      Magnolia Theatre & Performing Arts Pavilion

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Sonic
      Smoothie King
      Domino's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Raising Cane's
      Wingstop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Merrydale? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Merrydale.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merrydale? The cost of living in Merrydale is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana.
      Merrydale
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merrydale? Merrydale crime rates are 3,592, which are 6% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      3,592 per 100k people

      55% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      55% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Merrydale? The median income in Merrydale is $37,728 which is 17% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $37,72832% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,85330% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      75% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Merrydale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Merrydale home prices? Merrydale home prices are $115,800 - which is 22% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $115,80037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9272% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Merrydale have good schools? The Merrydale graduation rate is 88% - which is 12% higher than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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