I own a house rental business near a future Meta AI data center. Construction workers make up most of our tenants.
Angel Crawford and her husband launched their rental home business in northeast Louisiana just before Meta announced its Hyperion AI data center.
Angel and Bryan Crawford established a mobile home park in northeast Louisiana in 2025, as Meta is constructing its most extensive AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. They own 18 rental properties in the area. The influx of construction workers has led to a surge in demand for housing, making mobile home parks and workforce housing increasingly popular.
The Crawford family, who have been in Delhi for four years, purchased land for the mobile home park after learning about Meta's data center. They aim to provide housing for the influx of workers, who have demanding schedules and require convenient access to the job site. The Crawford's rental prices are competitive, as homes closer to the data center are priced higher due to their proximity to the job site.
They have opened additional homes in the mobile park since 2025, all secured by deposits from Meta workers. Angel Crawford also created StayNELA, a website connecting tenants with property owners, to assist those outside the area in finding rental homes. The presence of Meta's data center has positively impacted the local economy, with various businesses thriving due to the increased demand for construction and maintenance services.
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