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Slidell.
About
Life in Slidell
Slidell functions as a practical residential hub for people working across the New Orleans metro area rather than a destination city itself. The median household income of $70,497 and median home value around $217,700 put it in an affordable middle ground compared to New Orleans proper, though you're paying for proximity and stability rather than walkability or cultural density. The job market is solid—unemployment sits at 4.8%—and Textron's headquarters provides some economic anchor, but most residents commute elsewhere, averaging 29 minutes.
Slidell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Slidell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Slidell, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (22.6%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 29% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Slidell
In Slidell, rent runs 29% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,563
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,881 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Slidell
Unemployment in Slidell is 0.5 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Slidell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.1 min avg
How Slidell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Slidell, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 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 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Slidell runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
274.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,370.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Slidell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Tammany County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Tammany Parish, which includes Slidell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.4M |
| 2023 | 40 | Excessive Heat | $127,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Tornado | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $110.4M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | 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. Tammany Parish, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Tammany Parish, which includes Slidell, is typically good — 315 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
315
per year
Moderate Days
47
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
St. Tammany Parish, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Slidell has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
16
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 5.92" |
| Feb | 64°F | 45°F | 4.39" |
| Mar | 70°F | 52°F | 5.26" |
| Apr | 76°F | 58°F | 5.47" |
| May | 83°F | 66°F | 5.84" |
| Jun | 88°F | 72°F | 5.75" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 7.68" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 7.57" |
| Sep | 87°F | 70°F | 4.95" |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 4.22" |
| Dec | 63°F | 44°F | 4.95" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Slidell
Slidell has 3 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
11.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Sterling Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, Llc
Psychiatric · 9.3 mi away · Lacombe
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.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Slidell
Slidell's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Slidell
Slidell has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
39 mi awayPublic Libraries in Slidell
Slidell Branch
555 Robert Blvd., Slidell
South Slidell Branch Library
3901 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell
Cities Near Slidell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Slidell FAQ
Is Slidell, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Slidell's median rent is $1,375/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,497/year. Median home value is $217,700.
Is Slidell, Louisiana safe?⌄
Slidell's violent crime rate was 275 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2370 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Slidell, Louisiana?⌄
Slidell has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Slidell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,375/month and median household income is $70,497/year. The median home value is $217,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Slidell, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Slidell 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