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Youngsville, Louisiana

city · Lafayette Parish

At a glance

17,427
Population
$287,700
Median home value (all homes)
5% below U.S. median
$278,531
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,278/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$105,876
Median household income
35% above U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
86.73%
Locations with fiber available
1.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates37.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Youngsville
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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