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Is Slidell a Good Place to Live? Slidell, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Slidell ranks #1005 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #154 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (29.1 min, #192 of 208) and high unemployment (4.8%, #153 of 184).
Slidell by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Slidell's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Slidell?
Slidell's cost of living index is 92.7, 7% below the US level of 100 and #361 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,375/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $222,268, 2% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | Slidell | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 92.7#361 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $222,268#179 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,465/mo#310 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $217,700#288 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,375/mo#610 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 23.4%#820 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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.
Slidell 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. Slidell is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is Slidell safe?
Slidell recorded 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 16% below the US rate of 328 and 47% below Louisiana's 515. That ranks #514 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Slidell Police Department. Property crime runs 2,370 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Slidell | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 275#514 of 1,085 | 515 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,370#825 of 1,085 | 1,966 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Slidell?
The median household in Slidell earns $70,497, 15% below the US figure of $83,163 and 16% above Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Slidell | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $70,497#805 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.8%#780 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 15.7%#902 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Slidell?
The median resident of Slidell is 38.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 31.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #736 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Slidell | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 38.9 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 31.4%#736 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 68.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Slidell's schools and health?
Slidell's 15 public schools graduate 84% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $14,823 spent per pupil. 39.5% of adults are obese and 14.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Slidell | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 84%#746 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14.8#428 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $14,823#607 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 39.5%#1083 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.5%#1126 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 19.3%#1089 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.2%#400 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 12,031 students are enrolled in Slidell's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Slidell?
The average commute in Slidell is 29.1 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 0.5% of workers take transit and 11.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Slidell scores 8.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #895 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.5°F and winters 53.4°F, with 61.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Slidell | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 29.1 min#1060 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 12.3%#1158 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 77.6% | 78.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 11.1% | 8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.7#895 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 | 62 | 40.7 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 65.9 | 44.4 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 71.8 | 50 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 77.9 | 56.1 | 5.2 |
| May | 84.9 | 63.8 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 89.7 | 70.9 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 73.1 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 91.2 | 72.9 | 7 |
| Sep | 88 | 68.5 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 57.4 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 71 | 46.7 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 64.3 | 42.8 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Slidell Airport.
| Measure | Slidell | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 67.7°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.5°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 53.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 61.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Slidell Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Slidell?
St. Tammany Parish's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 87% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Tammany Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.49% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
| Measure | Slidell | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.49%#1299 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Tammany Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Tammany Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.28% | 97% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.14% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0056% | 75% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0023% | 69% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0027% | 56% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0042% | 34% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0011% | 30% 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 Slidell compare with similar-size cities?
Slidell is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #154 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 28,561.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #1005 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 | 29.1 min |
| Waukee, IAPop. 29,236 | #48 | 70.9 | $101,029 | $1,383/mo | 139 | 19.8 min |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #1024 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 | 15.7 min |
| Kalispell, MTPop. 28,504 | #608 | 56.6 | $63,415 | $1,078/mo | 409 | 14.9 min |
| Frankfort, KYPop. 28,503 | #774 | 53.8 | $53,073 | $944/mo | 238 | 17 min |
| Kahului, HIPop. 28,288 | #692 | 55.1 | $98,077 | $1,488/mo | no data | 22.8 min |
| Aberdeen, SDPop. 28,189 | #415 | 59.8 | $64,405 | $762/mo | 425 | 11.9 min |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #1296 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year | 18.8 min |
| Williston, NDPop. 28,056 | #380 | 60.4 | $79,381 | $1,122/mo | 432 | 17.6 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 Slidell compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell ranks #4 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 50 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 16% above the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% 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 Slidell's score calculated?
Slidell scores 50 out of 100, #1005 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is 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 · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Slidell. Similar-size median 52.9.
46.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Slidell's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
72.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Slidell. Similar-size median 52.2.
36.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Slidell's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
57.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Slidell's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
76.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Slidell. Similar-size median 46.7.
41.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Slidell. Similar-size median 44.2.
34.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Slidell. Similar-size median 47.3.
37.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Slidell's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
40.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
34.6 - 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: Slidell's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Slidell 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 Slidell
Is Slidell, LA a good place to live?
Slidell ranks #1005 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #154 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (29.1 min, #192 of 208) and high unemployment (4.8%, #153 of 184).
What is the cost of living in Slidell?
Slidell's cost of living index is 92.7, 7% below the US level of 100 and #361 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,375/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $222,268, 2% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
What is the crime rate in Slidell?
Slidell recorded 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 16% below the US rate of 328 and 47% below Louisiana's 515. That ranks #514 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Slidell Police Department. Property crime runs 2,370 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Slidell?
The median household in Slidell earns $70,497, 15% below the US figure of $83,163 and 16% above Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Slidell?
Median rent in Slidell is $1,375/mo (Census), #610 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,465/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Slidell?
The typical home value in Slidell is $222,268, down 3.4% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $217,700.
How are the public schools in Slidell?
Slidell's 15 public schools graduate 84% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $14,823 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Slidell?
The average commute is 29.1 minutes, #1060 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 12.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Slidell?
Slidell averages 67.7°F over the year, 81.5°F in summer and 53.4°F in winter, with 61.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Slidell walkable?
Slidell scores 8.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #895 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 Slidell at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Slidell?
St. Tammany Parish's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 87% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Tammany Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.49% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
Who lives in Slidell?
Slidell has 28,561 residents. The median resident of Slidell is 38.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 31.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #736 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Slidell compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell ranks #4 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 50 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 16% above the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% above the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Slidell?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Slidell's population of 28,561 are Waukee, IA (#48 overall), Russellville, AR (#1024 overall), Kalispell, MT (#608 overall), Frankfort, KY (#774 overall), and Kahului, HI (#692 overall). Slidell is #1005.