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Pearl River, Louisiana

town · St. Tammany Parish

At a glance

2,614
Population
$235,200
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$235,901
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,167/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$56,719
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
98.3%
Homes with broadband
36.54%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost11% 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 college24 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates20.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county St. Tammany Economic Dev Foundation
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation leads economic development in the St. Tammany Parish, fostering conditions that empower businesses to grow and invest in the community, expanding opportunities that improve quality of life for all St. Tammany residents. The organization is dedicated to attracting investment, helping local businesses succeed, and shaping a resilient and competitive local economy.
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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