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Lutcher, Louisiana

town · St. James Parish

At a glance

2,991
Population
$219,600
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$169,192
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,712/mo
Median rent
27% above U.S. median
$60,375
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
2.26%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing10% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost24% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates16.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county St. James Parish Council
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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