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Walker, Louisiana

town · Jackson Parish (primary) , Livingston Parish

At a glance

6,390
Population
$227,800
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$256,355
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,028/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$80,707
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
90.2%
Homes with broadband
35.5%
Locations with fiber available
6.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing7% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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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