JEDCO

Welcome to Jefferson Parish

Where MORE is Possible

There are many reasons why both global corporations and homegrown businesses choose to put down roots in JP.
We invite you to discover more, grow more, thrive more, be more…here in Jefferson Parish.

Why Jefferson Parish

A Hub for Business, a Home for Families

A global competitor in technology, industry, and logistics, Jefferson Parish is located at the crossroads of major international river, rail, and air hubs. Offering an unmatched level of accessibility, natural beauty, and cultural richness, it harmoniously blends history, innovation, and quality of life, making it a dynamic destination for businesses and a welcoming home for families.

Jefferson Parish Profile

Elevate Your Business, Enrich Your Life

JP welcomes a growing ecosystem of businesses that seek to realize the benefits of suburban, lower-cost living, combined with big city amenities. With community-wide priorities in high-quality education, comprehensive safety measures, and exceptional healthcare, JP offers an ideal environment where businesses and families can thrive.

437,741

people living in JP

2nd

most populated parish in Louisiana

$260,000

average home price in JP

75%

residents rate quality of life in Jefferson Parish as excellent or good

76th

percentile for safety, meaning only 24% of communities in the US rank safer than JP

23,667

business in JP

30%

of residents have bachelor’s degree or higher

9

colleges & universities in the region

10

two-year colleges in Greater New Orleans

245,299

total employees in JP

6

class I rail lines

50+

nonstop destinations from international airport

Jefferson Parish News

JP News

 

 

April 23, 2025

JEDCO Reveals Grand Isle Jewels Off-Bottom Oyster Brand

Umbrella brand launches local seafood innovators to national market To download pictures and video, click here. No courtesy required. GRAND ISLE, La. – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joins all Grand Isle off-bottom oyster farmers, Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Sea Grant, the Grand Isle Port Commission and the Town of Grand Isle to announce the launch of “Grand … Read more »

April 15, 2025

JEDCO Celebrates Grand Opening of Beautification and Redevelopment Project in Jefferson Parish

Redamo Suites breathes new life into underutilized property on Jefferson Highway (METAIRIE, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Jefferson Parish leaders joined Genard Company and Safe Space Companies on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of Redamo Suites, a new boutique hotel that brings high-quality hospitality options to the region. Developed on a previously underutilized site … Read more »

April 10, 2025

Leading Early Childhood Education Center Celebrates Expansion in Jefferson Parish

Grand opening of fifth building on the Beary Cherry Tree campus directly supports economic and workforce development (METAIRIE, La) – On Thursday, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce joined Parish leaders to celebrate the expansion of a leading early childhood education center in Metairie. Beary Cherry Tree opened a new 4,000-square-foot building on … Read more »

April 1, 2025

Global Leader in the Automotive Lighting Industry Breaks Ground on New Showroom in Fat City

ORACLE Lighting expands its footprint and creates new jobs in Jefferson Parish (METAIRIE, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined Jefferson Parish leaders and partners to celebrate the expansion of ORACLE Lighting, a global leader in automotive lighting innovation, in Fat City on Tuesday. The automotive lighting manufacturer broke ground on a new 15,000 square-foot showroom, investing … Read more »

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