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Henderson, Louisiana

town · St. Martin Parish

At a glance

1,779
Population
$93,800
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$115,094
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$736/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$48,750
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
56.43%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing51% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost28% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates72.8%
College graduates6.4%

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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