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Sun, Louisiana

village · St. Tammany Parish

At a glance

381
Population
$160,700
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$165,904
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$883/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
38.4 min
Average commute
86%
Homes with broadband
0.47%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing29% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost28% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates17.5%

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 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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