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Melville, Louisiana

town · St. Landry Parish

At a glance

589
Population
$71,700
Median home value (all homes)
76% below U.S. median
$80,633
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$35,500
Median household income
55% below U.S. median
37.2 min
Average commute
55%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
6.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost24% 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 college35 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates82.9%
College graduates9.2%

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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