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Pineville, Louisiana

city · Rapides Parish

At a glance

14,160
Population
$201,500
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$200,662
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$910/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$49,774
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
17.1 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
78%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost43% 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:
Louisiana College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates85%
College graduates26.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pineville
City government department focused on business development and downtown development, promoting growth in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. The page positions Pineville as a city that is 'Open for Business' and emphasizes a family-friendly community.
region Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving the local business climate in the Alexandria/Pineville region, advocating for business interests, and supporting member businesses through events, referrals, and leadership development.
region Central Louisiana Economic Alliance
A regional economic development organization for Central Louisiana serving ten parishes, with a mission to grow the economy, champion people, and build on collective strengths to shape a region where individuals, businesses, and communities can prosper.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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