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Duson, Louisiana

town · Lafayette Parish (primary) , Acadia Parish

At a glance

1,282
Population
$54,300
Median home value (all homes)
82% below U.S. median
$219,299
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$743/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$25,054
Median household income
68% below U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
82%
Homes with broadband
58.52%
Locations with fiber available
10.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost16% 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 college10 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates58.4%
College graduates11.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Acadia
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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