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Living in
Chalmette.
Chalmette is an unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Chalmette
Chalmette is a community of 22,447 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $54,904, median rent runs about $1,110 per month, and median home values are around $214,700. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Chalmette at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
88.8%
of households
Population Growth
-5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Chalmette: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chalmette, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (58.6%), and 10.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.5%
of households
Married Couples
37.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for LA
Rent, home values, and income in Chalmette
Rent and home values here are close to the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,014
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $214,805 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Chalmette and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Chalmette: St. Bernard Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Bernard Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Chalmette Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute29.3 min avg
How Chalmette residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chalmette, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Chalmette, runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
465.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,592.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Bernard County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette, the most common type is excessive heat, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Flash Flood | $103,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 4 | Tornado | $80.0M |
| 2021 | 8 | Flash Flood | $520.0M |
| 2020 | 8 | Storm Surge/Tide | $50.0M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Bernard Parish, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
St. Bernard Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chalmette has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
70.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
119
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
6
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 44°F | 5.84" |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.61" |
| Mar | 73°F | 53°F | 4.90" |
| Apr | 79°F | 60°F | 5.31" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 6.32" |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 7.96" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 8.97" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 7.41" |
| Sep | 88°F | 73°F | 5.19" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.28" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.87" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chalmette
Chalmette has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Bernard Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
New Orleans East Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · New Orleans
St Charles Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.8 mi away · New Orleans
University Medical Center New Orleans
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · New Orleans
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Chalmette
Chalmette's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chalmette (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
9.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
8.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
7.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chalmette
Chalmette has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
14 mi awayPublic Libraries in Chalmette
St. Bernard Parish Library
2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette
Cities Near Chalmette
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Chalmette?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Chalmette FAQ
Is Chalmette, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Chalmette's median rent is $1,110/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,904/year. Median home value is $214,700.
Is Chalmette, Louisiana safe?⌄
Chalmette is policed by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 465 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1593 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chalmette, Louisiana?⌄
St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chalmette, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Chalmette is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,110/month and median household income is $54,904/year. The median home value is $214,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chalmette, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Chalmette is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from