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Patterson, Louisiana

city · St. Mary Parish

At a glance

5,744
Population
$160,400
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$151,905
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$878/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$49,886
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
9.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost4% 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 college31 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates83.2%
College graduates9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city St. Marys
The St. Mary Parish Office of Economic Development helps promote business in the parish, assists expansion of existing businesses, and negotiates state-funded incentives and programs in coordination with local partners including the Chamber, Cajun Coast, and the St. Mary Industrial Group.
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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