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Chalmette, LA — ZIP 70043

Population: 22,638 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) is $216,429 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $342,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,381/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,429

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,429
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
-8.3%
5-year appreciation
-6.2%
10-year appreciation
+27.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$254,191
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$342,000
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+34.1%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
-2.2%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,381/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
C.F. Rowley Alternative School, Chalmette High School, Andrew Jackson Middle School, Chalmette Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A01
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
156
Days with Moderate air quality
207
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,903
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,816

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Fisher's Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+69 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,014
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,910
Average weekly wage
$1,191
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70043State medianUS median
Median home value$216,429$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$342,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,381/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,014$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70043?
$216,429.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70043?
$342,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70043?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70043?
Typical rent: $1,381/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70043?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 70043 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A01.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70043?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70043?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70043?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70043?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70043 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70043?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70043?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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