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Albany, Louisiana

town · Livingston Parish

At a glance

991
Population
$203,800
Median home value (all homes)
33% below U.S. median
$230,741
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$705/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$46,591
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
27.7 min
Average commute
83.7%
Homes with broadband
21.44%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost8% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates23.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
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 Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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