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New Roads, Louisiana

city · Pointe Coupee Parish

At a glance

4,404
Population
$168,200
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$154,949
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$736/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$51,328
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
82%
Homes with broadband
70.66%
Locations with fiber available
10%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost17% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates85.1%
College graduates20.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce represents the common interests of business and the community and promotes economic development to improve the quality of life in Pointe Coupee Parish.
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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