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Is Chalmette a Good Place to Live? Chalmette, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Chalmette ranks #1276 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #227 of 234 towns and #15 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #23 of 153), and trails on high poverty (24.9%, #222 of 234) and long commutes (29.3 min, #210 of 234).
Chalmette by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Chalmette's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Chalmette: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Chalmette safe?
What is the cost of living in Chalmette?
Chalmette's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,110/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $218,159, 1% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | Chalmette | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 92.6#351 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $218,159#161 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,372/mo#230 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $214,700#277 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,110/mo#345 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 24.3%#924 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Chalmette housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Chalmette is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is Chalmette safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Chalmette alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Chalmette crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Chalmette?
The median household in Chalmette earns $54,904, 34% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Louisiana ($60,986). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chalmette | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $54,904#1156 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 24.9%#1235 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Chalmette?
The median resident of Chalmette is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 13.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Chalmette | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 35.2 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 13.6%#1283 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 61.2% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Chalmette's schools and health?
Chalmette's 5 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.5 students per teacher and $13,986 spent per pupil. 42.7% of adults are obese and 14.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Chalmette | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 14.5#379 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $13,986#707 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 42.7%#1234 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 14.2%#1104 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 21.7%#1280 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 11.7%#847 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,744 students are enrolled in Chalmette's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Chalmette?
The average commute in Chalmette is 29.3 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 1.1% of workers take transit and 8.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Chalmette scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84°F and winters 56.2°F, with 60.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Chalmette | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 29.3 min#1065 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 8%#924 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75.3% | 78.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 8.9% | 8% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 46.9 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 65.3 | 50.8 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 71.4 | 56.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 77.7 | 63.4 | 5.9 |
| May | 84.6 | 70.9 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 76.4 | 6 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 78.2 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 90.8 | 78.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 87.2 | 75.6 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 79.2 | 66.6 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 56.3 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 63.4 | 49.5 | 4.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
| Measure | Chalmette | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 70.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 84°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 56.2°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 60.1 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Chalmette?
St. Bernard Parish's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Bernard Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | Chalmette | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.45%#1259 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Bernard Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Bernard Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.32% | 99% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.02% | 92% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0016% | 44% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0043% | 34% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.05% | 11% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Chalmette compare with similar-size cities?
Chalmette is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #227 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 22,616.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #1276 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data | 29.3 min |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #1188 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 | 21.9 min |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #133 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 | 19.6 min |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #1183 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 | 24.7 min |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #945 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 | 13.3 min |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #937 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 | 27.4 min |
| Portsmouth, NHPop. 22,545 | #84 | 68.9 | $106,219 | $1,869/mo | 203 | 22.2 min |
| Biddeford, MEPop. 22,498 | #446 | 59.1 | $72,333 | $1,292/mo | 264 | 23.7 min |
| Bear, DEPop. 22,370 | #758 | 54.1 | $91,687 | $1,771/mo | no data | 24.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Chalmette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Chalmette ranks #15 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 40 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 10% below the Louisiana median. Homes are 1% above the typical Louisiana home.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Chalmette's score calculated?
Chalmette scores 40 out of 100, #1276 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Louisiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Chalmette. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
17.3 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Chalmette. Similar-size median 56.5.
27.9 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Chalmette's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
65.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Chalmette's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
79.6 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Chalmette. Similar-size median 50.8.
18.1 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Chalmette. Similar-size median 48.3.
39.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Chalmette's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
28.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Chalmette alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Chalmette.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Chalmette's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Chalmette has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Chalmette
Is Chalmette, LA a good place to live?
Chalmette ranks #1276 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #227 of 234 towns and #15 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #23 of 153), and trails on high poverty (24.9%, #222 of 234) and long commutes (29.3 min, #210 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Chalmette?
Chalmette's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,110/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $218,159, 1% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
Is Chalmette safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Chalmette alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Chalmette crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Chalmette?
The median household in Chalmette earns $54,904, 34% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Louisiana ($60,986). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Chalmette?
Median rent in Chalmette is $1,110/mo (Census), #345 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,372/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Chalmette?
The typical home value in Chalmette is $218,159, up 2.4% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $214,700.
How are the public schools in Chalmette?
Chalmette's 5 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.5 students per teacher and $13,986 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Chalmette?
The average commute is 29.3 minutes, #1065 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Chalmette?
Chalmette averages 70.9°F over the year, 84°F in summer and 56.2°F in winter, with 60.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Chalmette walkable?
Chalmette scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Chalmette at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Chalmette?
St. Bernard Parish's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Bernard Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
Who lives in Chalmette?
Chalmette has 22,616 residents. The median resident of Chalmette is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 13.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Chalmette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Chalmette ranks #15 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 40 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 10% below the Louisiana median. Homes are 1% above the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Chalmette?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Chalmette's population of 22,616 are Duncan, OK (#1188 overall), Prairie Village, KS (#133 overall), Radcliff, KY (#1183 overall), North Platte, NE (#945 overall), and Central Falls, RI (#937 overall). Chalmette is #1276.