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Marion, Louisiana

town · Union Parish

At a glance

539
Population
$142,100
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$127,095
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$806/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$28,452
Median household income
64% below U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
69.6%
Homes with broadband
65.88%
Locations with fiber available
9.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% 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 college28 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates73.6%
College graduates20.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
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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