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Sterlington, Louisiana

town · Ouachita Parish

At a glance

2,229
Population
$228,400
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$224,383
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,078/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$69,007
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
84.9%
Homes with broadband
72.54%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing7% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost15% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates19.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Ouachita Economic Development Corp
region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
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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