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Port Allen, Louisiana

city · West Baton Rouge Parish

At a glance

4,942
Population
$181,300
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$214,924
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$958/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$59,474
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
19.4 min
Average commute
83.8%
Homes with broadband
71.03%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost36% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates17.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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