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Sunset, Louisiana

town · St. Landry Parish

At a glance

3,074
Population
$206,100
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$214,089
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$860/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$60,964
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
83%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost11% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates19.9%

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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