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Merryville, Louisiana

town · Beauregard Parish

At a glance

1,004
Population
$100,500
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$149,688
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$602/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$29,219
Median household income
63% below U.S. median
34.1 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
99.57%
Locations with fiber available
13.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% 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 college44 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates76.3%
College graduates8.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city SWLA Chamber-Economic Alliance
The Chamber Southwest Louisiana and its foundation form the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, a regional economic development organization that uses its resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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