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Denham Springs, Louisiana

city · Livingston Parish

At a glance

9,323
Population
$188,200
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$258,700
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,014/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$71,569
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
70.34%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost9% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Denham Springs Beauty School Certificates
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates23.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Livingston Economic Development Council
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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