Living in Chalmette, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chalmette · Census data 2020–2024
Chalmette has 22,616 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $54,904 (10% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $214,700, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Chalmette at a glance
- Population
- 22,616
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $54,904State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $214,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Chalmette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Chalmette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chalmette the median home value is $214,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,530 a month in housing costs.
Chalmette median household income
The median household income in Chalmette is $54,904 and the income per person is $29,914. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Chalmette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,039
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.70
Chalmette demographics
- Population
- 22,616
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 8,304
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chalmette ›
Education in Chalmette
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Chalmette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chalmette
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Chalmette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $208,700 | $1,055 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
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What is the median household income in Chalmette, LA?
The median household income in Chalmette is $54,904, 10% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chalmette?
The median home value in Chalmette is $214,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Chalmette?
The median gross rent in Chalmette is $1,110 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Chalmette, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Chalmette?
The median age in Chalmette is 35.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Chalmette?
The average commute to work in Chalmette is 29 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chalmette?
The unemployment rate in Chalmette is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chalmette?
13.6% of adults in Chalmette have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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