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Mermentau, Louisiana

village · Acadia Parish

At a glance

627
Population
$55,300
Median home value (all homes)
82% below U.S. median
$155,604
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$478/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$117,764
Median household income
50% above U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
38.5%
Homes with broadband
93.29%
Locations with fiber available
16.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost38% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates83.8%
College graduates37%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Acadia
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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