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
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%
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%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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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.
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.
