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Jean Lafitte, Louisiana

town · Jefferson Parish

At a glance

2,266
Population
$205,200
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$214,882
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$941/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$64,452
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
87.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
16.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing15% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost7% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates83%
College graduates11.4%

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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