RANK #891 / 996 · POP 82,574 · LA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.5%
St. Landry Parish, located just north of Lafayette, Louisiana, is known for its rich Cajun and Creole heritage, with Opelousas recognized as the Zydeco Music Capital of the World. The parish offers a blend of cultural experiences, from lively music festivals to historic towns like Washington, where 80% of the town is on the National Register of Historic Places. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Atchafalaya River Basin, paddle the Bayou Teche, or go birdwatching in wildlife management areas. Commute options within the parish and to nearby Lafayette are available via major highways like I-49 and US-190.
Life in St. Landry Parish offers a balance of community and access to outdoor activities. The St. Landry Parish School Board oversees 34 schools, including elementary, junior high, and high schools, with options like the French Immersion charter elementary school, École Saint-Landry. The economy is diverse, with agriculture playing a significant role, growing nearly every major crop in the state. Recent economic developments include efforts to attract manufacturing firms and investments in industrial and logistics sectors, leveraging the parish's transportation infrastructure.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Walmart Distribution Center Modernization
Walmart
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$330M | Under Construction |
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West Fork Wind Project
AES and Cordillera (potential developers)
|
$200M | Planned |
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Prairie Ronde Solar Project
Lightsource bp
|
$170M | Operating |
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St. Landry Solar Project
NextEra Energy Resources
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$150M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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St. Landry Parish has a Boom Town Index score of 11/100, ranking #891 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -1.0% and a median household income of $44,478, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in St. Landry Parish is $148,400 with median rent at $739/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2997, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.5% year-over-year. Job growth: -1.0%. Home values changed -9.2% in the past 12 months.