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Scott, Louisiana

city · Lafayette Parish

At a glance

8,609
Population
$170,300
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$220,136
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,052/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$56,299
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
82.7%
Homes with broadband
61.61%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost18% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates89.5%
College graduates22.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Envision Scott (Scott, LA Chamber of Commerce)
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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