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Eunice, Louisiana

city · St. Landry Parish (primary) , Acadia Parish

At a glance

9,239
Population
$122,000
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$112,984
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$799/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$35,436
Median household income
55% below U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
76.2%
Homes with broadband
84.43%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities4% 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

Colleges in town:
Louisiana State University-Eunice 2-year
Louisiana Academy of Beauty Certificates
Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates80.2%
College graduates14.2%

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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