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Estherwood, Louisiana

village · Acadia Parish

At a glance

622
Population
$88,900
Median home value (all homes)
71% below U.S. median
$155,604
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$748/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$45,833
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
56.6%
Homes with broadband
94.83%
Locations with fiber available
14.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost3% 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 college27 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates71.6%
College graduates7.2%

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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