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Carencro, Louisiana

city · Lafayette Parish

At a glance

11,619
Population
$214,800
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$220,581
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$944/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$63,401
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
30.2 min
Average commute
87.5%
Homes with broadband
71.95%
Locations with fiber available
6.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost0% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates15.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Carencro — Economic Development (City of Carencro)
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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