RANK #621 / 996 · POP 57,202 · LA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.3%
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, often called "The Most Cajun Place on Earth," is defined by its rich Acadian heritage and coastal landscape. Abbeville, the parish seat, features Magdalen Square with its gazebo and the historic St. Mary Magdalen Church, reflecting the town's French village origins. Located south of Lafayette, the parish offers a slower pace of life with scenic drives through farmlands and bayous. Outdoor recreation includes Palmetto Island State Park, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking on the Vermilion River, and birding trails like the White Lake Birding and Nature Trail. Life in Vermilion Parish is characterized by a strong sense of community and a connection to its agricultural and fishing roots. Many residents own their homes, and public schools in the Vermilion Parish School System are highly rated. The economy, historically tied to oil and gas, is now seeking diversification. Recent efforts include workforce development, support for small businesses, and promoting tourism, particularly around its unique Cajun culture and festivals like Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.8x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Vermilion Parish has a Boom Town Index score of 38/100, ranking #621 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.7% and a median household income of $56,194, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Vermilion Parish is $154,000 with median rent at $745/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3649, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -1.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.7%. Home values changed -0.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.67% of Vermilion Parish's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.