Home › Louisiana › Opelousas

Opelousas, Louisiana

city · St. Landry Parish

At a glance

15,495
Population
$105,100
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$127,391
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$717/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$32,964
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
67.4%
Homes with broadband
26.5%
Locations with fiber available
11.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost19% 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:
Opelousas School of Cosmetology Certificates
Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates80.6%
College graduates10.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Opelousas
City of Opelousas government site providing information on city services, departments and community development initiatives.
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

Similar towns nearby

Washington, LA 6 mi · pop 564 · $85k
Leonville, LA 8 mi · pop 1,395 · $183k
Port Barre, LA 8 mi · pop 2,275 · $76k
Grand Coteau, LA 8 mi · pop 959 · $118k
Sunset, LA 8 mi · pop 3,074 · $206k