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Gueydan, Louisiana

town · Vermilion Parish

At a glance

1,464
Population
$74,300
Median home value (all homes)
76% below U.S. median
$115,511
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$747/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$27,891
Median household income
64% below U.S. median
38 min
Average commute
77.7%
Homes with broadband
50.3%
Locations with fiber available
22.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost26% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates82.2%
College graduates7.7%

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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