| Index | Merrydale | Louisiana | National |
| Median home price | $115,800 | $148,300 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $927 | $800 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 63.2% | 65.4% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 36.8% | 34.6% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Baker, LA | 13,233 | $114,500 | 38% |
| Port Allen, LA | 4,883 | $139,800 | 24% |
| Monticello, LA | 4,926 | $155,200 | 16% |
| Plaquemine, LA | 6,589 | $160,300 | 13% |
| Walker, LA | 6,278 | $165,800 | 10% |
| Merrydale, LA | 9,523 | $115,800 | 37% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Orono, ME | 9,523 | $173,700 | 6% |
| Helotes, TX | 9,525 | $314,600 | 70% |
| Francisville, KY | 9,520 | $316,100 | 71% |
| Midland, WA | 9,518 | $235,200 | 27% |
| Countryside, VA | 9,517 | $438,600 | 137% |
| Merrydale, LA | 9,523 | $115,800 | 37% |
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