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Amite City, Louisiana

town · Tangipahoa Parish

At a glance

4,048
Population
$112,800
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$225,125
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$927/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$44,636
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
80.7%
Homes with broadband
97.27%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost19% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates85.3%
College graduates19.4%

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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