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Grambling, Louisiana

city · Lincoln Parish

At a glance

5,287
Population
$181,700
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$159,079
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$709/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
42.4%
Homes with broadband
0.59%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost33% 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:
Grambling State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates89.3%
College graduates35.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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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