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Abbeville, Louisiana

city · Vermilion Parish

At a glance

11,003
Population
$97,300
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$133,363
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$829/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$33,015
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
90.1%
Homes with broadband
88.83%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost17% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates76.6%
College graduates10.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Abbeville
Abbeville Economic Development promotes locating a business in Abbeville, highlighting opportunities in historic downtown and an industrial park. The page notes that Abbeville’s downtown is a Cultural District and a Federal Opportunity Zone and mentions historic rehabilitation tax incentives and other economic incentives for redevelopment.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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