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Jeanerette, Louisiana

city · Iberia Parish

At a glance

4,655
Population
$98,200
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$91,718
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$779/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$43,438
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
34.3 min
Average commute
85.7%
Homes with broadband
5.52%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost14% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates80.5%
College graduates11.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Iberia Industrial Development Foundation
Iberia Industrial Development Foundation is the primary facilitator for all economic development activities in Iberia Parish and the cities of New Iberia and Jeanerette, the village of Loreauville, and the town of Delcambre. It focuses on bringing more business opportunities and jobs to the community and helping local companies of all sizes grow and prosper.
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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