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Slidell, LA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Slidell.

Population: 95,511 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Slidell, LA is $228,021 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,133 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,482/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,021

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,021
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
-1.2%
10-year appreciation
+24.2%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$258,846
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
$232,133
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
671
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
173
1-year forecast
-2.9%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
138

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,482/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
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
20
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
6
High schools
3
Schools include
W.L. Abney Elementary School, Bonne Ecole Elementary School, Glynn H. Brock Elementary School, Florida Avenue Elementary School, Salmen High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Bayou Bonfouca (1.5 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
71.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,160

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Slidell Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+572 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
9.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,547
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,439
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,062

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

How it compares

SlidellState medianUS median
Median home value$228,021$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$232,133$225,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,482/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,547$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 Slidell, LA?
$228,021.
What is the median sale price in Slidell, LA?
$232,133.
How long do homes take to sell in Slidell, LA?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Slidell, LA?
Typical rent: $1,482/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Slidell, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Slidell, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Slidell, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Slidell, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Slidell, LA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bayou Bonfouca, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Slidell, LA?
20 schools (11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Slidell, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Slidell, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Slidell, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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