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French Settlement, Louisiana

village · Livingston Parish

At a glance

1,295
Population
$206,000
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$228,967
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,183/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$72,396
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
38.2 min
Average commute
86.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost27% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates87.5%
College graduates17.3%

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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