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Pineville, LA is a great place to call home. It offers affordable rent for a two-bedroom apartment of only $880 compared to the US average of $1,430. The cost of groceries in Pineville is lower than the US average as measured by the Grocery Cost Index with 93 compared to 100. This makes it an ideal location for anyone looking to save money while still enjoying all the benefits of living in Louisiana.
Pineville has plenty to offer for those looking for employment opportunities. Notable companies in the area include Nestle USA, Walmart, and Berwick Electric Inc., offering jobs in various fields from retail management to industrial construction. The city is also growing with more businesses opening up every year, making it a great place to find gainful employment or start a business of your own.

Pineville has an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pineville has seen the job market increase by 0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pineville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pineville is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pineville is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Pineville
- The average income of a Pineville resident is $21,236 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pineville resident is $44,732 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPineville, LouisianaUnited States
  4.46
  -2.1%-6.2%
  18.1%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $27,289$37,638
  $44,732$69,021
  $55,807$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  1.1%0.5%
  5.9%6.8%
  2.9%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  10.9%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  0.4%1.9%
  2.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.8%4.2%
  11.8%9.3%
  26.3%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  13.4%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  3.9%4.7%
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Over 8 years ago

Pineville-Alexandria is a metro area of roughly 75K, which feels smaller than it actually is. The people and relative lack of culture and stores you'd normally find in  More

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Pineville, Love it or Leave it. My family moved from the country to Pineville in 1960. Took a while but got used to living in town and love it. Moved away for a short  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in this area for over half of my life. Other than the zoo, a small mall, a movie theater, and a bowling alley, there is nothing to do! You have to drive 4  More

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