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Mer Rouge 71261

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Louisiana
$135K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.725
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$135K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,786 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1978
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.62%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.36%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,119
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Mer Rouge 71261 compares

By median home value, Mer Rouge 71261 is the 3rd most expensive of 5 ZIP codes in Morehouse County, and its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Morehouse County.

Home values in Mer Rouge 71261

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$51K$404K
ZIP codes in Morehouse County ranked by median home value
#Morehouse CountyMedian valueHomes
1Oak Ridge 71264$247K370
2Collinston 71229$159K623
3Mer Rouge 71261$135K725
4Bastrop 71220$99K8,807
5Bonita 71223$86K223

About the Mer Rouge 71261 market

How many homes are there in Mer Rouge 71261, LA?

Mer Rouge 71261, LA contains 725 residential properties, with a median of 1,786 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1978. The median TopHap Estimate is $135K.

How does Mer Rouge 71261, LA compare to the rest of Morehouse County?

By median home value, Mer Rouge 71261, LA is the 3rd most expensive of 5 ZIP codes in Morehouse County. Its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Morehouse County. Collinston 71229 ranks just above it and Bastrop 71220 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Mer Rouge 71261, LA?

69% of homes in Mer Rouge 71261, LA are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Mer Rouge 71261, LA hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Mer Rouge 71261, LA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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