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Mer Rouge
District 2
About the neighborhood
Mer Rouge offers a tranquil environment with low noise levels, providing a peaceful place to settle. The neighborhood features a variety of charming older single detached homes, many built before the 1960s, contributing to its unique character and appeal. Quiet streets allow for a calm atmosphere throughout most areas. Convenient access to nearby restaurants and a short trip to a local pharmacy make everyday needs manageable. The flat terrain adds ease to navigation within the village. Ample parking availability simplifies vehicle use, making transportation flexible and efficient for all residents. This setting suits anyone seeking a serene and accessible community.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCycling friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
The best means of transportation in Mer Rouge is usually driving. It is very easy to find a parking spot. This part of the Monroe metropolitan area is not very suited for cycling since there are few bike lanes. Thankfully, the terrain is fairly flat. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very convenient for residents in Mer Rouge as meeting day-to-day needs is impractical without a vehicle.
Services
It is rarely practical for house buyers in Mer Rouge to access the closest supermarket as pedestrians. Nonetheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is typically straightforward. There are also a few options for those who value nearby restaurants. Concerning education, there are no high schools and no primary schools in Mer Rouge.
Character
People who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Mer Rouge. Mer Rouge is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially around the railway line or the airport (Arkla Flyers Inc).
Car friendly9.6
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.0
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.4
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet7.6
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $22,064
- Median Household Income
- $23,136
Housing Type
- 77.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 11.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 77.2%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 11.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 8.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 41.1 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.3%
- 5 to 9
- 8.5%
- 10 to 14
- 6.4%
- 15 to 19
- 1.4%
- 20 to 24
- 5.9%
- 25 to 29
- 7.5%
- 30 to 34
- 5.2%
- 35 to 39
- 6.4%
- 40 to 44
- 4.5%
- 45 to 49
- 2.6%
- 50 to 54
- 3.8%
- 55 to 59
- 3.1%
- 60 to 64
- 13.6%
- 65 to 69
- 4.2%
- 70 to 74
- 7.3%
- 75 to 79
- 1.9%
- 80 to 84
- 6.8%
- 85 and over
- 0.9%
Education Level
- 21.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 43.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 10.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 21.7%
- High School
- 43.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 10.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.7%
- Master's degree
- 2.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.3%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 2.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 92.6% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 2.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 92.6%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 4.7%
Comparable Listings in Mer Rouge
Updated
Pending
10336 STATES STBASTROP, LA 71220
3
2
1,706 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Group One Realty
MLS® #: 220099
Updated
9421 COOPER LAKE RDBASTROP, LA 71220
3
1
1,331 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Home2u Realty, Llc
MLS® #: 215552
10055 LYNCH LNBASTROP, LA 71220
3
2
1,835 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Delta Landmark Realty, Llc
MLS® #: 220615
Updated
HIDEAWAY RDMER ROUGE, LA 71261
N/A
0
0.75 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Parishwide Partners
MLS® #: 218240
New Listing
6399 CHERRY RIDGE RDBASTROP, LA 71220
3
1
1,240 SQ FT
Listing Broker: John Rea Realty
MLS® #: 221420
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11500 HIDEAWAY RDMER ROUGE, LA 71261
4
2
1,920 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Harrison Lilly
MLS® #: 220707
YELDELL RDBASTROP, LA 71220
N/A
N/A
29.52 AC
Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Group One Realty
MLS® #: 220604
Updated
8621 DENT COCKRELL RDBASTROP, LA 71220
3
2
1,155 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Christmas Realty Partnership
MLS® #: 220219
2014 CAPELLA DRBASTROP, LA 71220
3
3
2,441 SQ FT
Listing Broker: French Realty, Llc
MLS® #: 219300
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