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Erath, Louisiana

town · Vermilion Parish

At a glance

1,907
Population
$107,800
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$141,344
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$902/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$47,568
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
24 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
27.79%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost20% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates18.9%

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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