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New Iberia, Louisiana

city · Iberia Parish

At a glance

27,571
Population
$158,300
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$151,501
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$894/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$47,087
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
19.7 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
59.33%
Locations with fiber available
10.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost35% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
J's Barber College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates82.6%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city New Iberia
The City of New Iberia Planning & Zoning Department is focused on stimulating sustainable economic growth in New Iberia through planning, and offers site-plan review and zoning guidance to property owners and developers.
county Iberia Industrial Development Foundation
Iberia Industrial Development Foundation is the primary facilitator for all economic development activities in Iberia Parish and the cities of New Iberia and Jeanerette, the village of Loreauville, and the town of Delcambre. It focuses on bringing more business opportunities and jobs to the community and helping local companies of all sizes grow and prosper.
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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