Maringouin is a small town of 694 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $41,875
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maringouin stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maringouin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maringouin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Maringouin's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maringouin costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maringouin, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$743
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Maringouin's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.2 /100k
Property Crime
1442.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maringouin is served primarily by Pointe Coupee Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Maringouin, LA
National Avg
School District
Pointe Coupee Parish
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maringouin sees average highs of 62.0°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 64.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Maringouin's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maringouin roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $743/month.
Maringouin's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1442.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maringouin are operated by Pointe Coupee Parish.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 2.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maringouin, LA has a population of 694, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Maringouin averages 62.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Maringouin, Louisiana is 694 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maringouin: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $41,875, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maringouin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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