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Franklin, Louisiana

city · St. Mary Parish

At a glance

6,461
Population
$104,400
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$97,298
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$814/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$39,518
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
84.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing48% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost30% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates80.4%
College graduates9.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city St. Marys
The St. Mary Parish Office of Economic Development helps promote business in the parish, assists expansion of existing businesses, and negotiates state-funded incentives and programs in coordination with local partners including the Chamber, Cajun Coast, and the St. Mary Industrial Group.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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