Marrero, Louisiana · ZIP 70072

Marrero — ZIP 70072

Marrero (70072) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Louisiana. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $236K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$236K

Median rent$1,668/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$236K

Median Rent

$1,668/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,380

Violent Crime

1,135

Property Crime

8,245

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School	PK–08	868	38%	51%
Fisher Middle/High School	06–12	498	38%	47%
Allen Ellender School	PK–08	727	36%	46%
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School	PK–05	414	32%	27%
L.H. Marrero Middle School	06–08	619	25%	34%
L.W. Higgins High School	09–12	1,136	17%	27%
John Ehret High School	09–12	1,850	15%	36%
Estelle School	PK–08	518	13%	25%
Lincoln School for the Arts	PK–08	467	12%	29%
Harry S Truman School	PK–08	717	10%	23%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

55,641

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70072 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 70072 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70072 is approximately $236K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 70072 in Marrero has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.