NEIGHBORHOOD
Marlyville-Fontainebleau
Louisiana · New Orleans · 6,276 residents · 0.64 sq mi
The short version
Marlyville-Fontainebleau is a neighborhood of 6,276 people in New Orleans. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 62% ahead of the New Orleans median. Density works out to 9,791 people per square mile. Owners hold 56% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 18 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Marlyville-Fontainebleau; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $91,475, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Marlyville-Fontainebleau compared with New Orleans
| Measure | Marlyville-Fontainebleau | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,475 | $56,631 | 62% higher |
| Median home value | $465,754 | $315,700 | 48% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 44.0% | 48.8% | −4.8 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.0% | 42.4% | +25.6 pts |
| Poverty rate | 14.7% | 22.6% | −7.9 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.0% | 6.6% | +4.4 pts |
| Median age | 40.0 | 38.8 | 1.2 years older |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,276
Population density
9,791 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.64 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,475
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,244
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.3%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Other services5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$465,754
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,580
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.35 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,800)
Black21%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino8%(499)
Asian2.4%(151)
Other8.1%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,800)
Black21%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino8%(499)
Asian2.4%(151)
Other8.1%(511)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana?
Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 6,276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana?
The typical household in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $91,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?
In Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $465,754, and the typical rent is about $1,580 a month.
How educated are people in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana?
About 14.7% of people in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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