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Baldwin, Louisiana

town · St. Mary Parish

At a glance

1,962
Population
$129,400
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$953/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$31,669
Median household income
60% below U.S. median
34 min
Average commute
73.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
1.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% above
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 college38 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates79.9%
College graduates4.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city St. Marys
The St. Mary Parish Office of Economic Development helps promote business in the parish, assists expansion of existing businesses, and negotiates state-funded incentives and programs in coordination with local partners including the Chamber, Cajun Coast, and the St. Mary Industrial Group.
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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