Living in Slidell, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Slidell · Census data 2020–2024
Slidell has 28,561 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $70,497 (16% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $217,700, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Slidell at a glance
- Population
- 28,561
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $70,497State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $217,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Slidell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Slidell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Slidell the median home value is $217,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,609 a month in housing costs.
Slidell median household income
The median household income in Slidell is $70,497 and the income per person is $34,749. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Slidell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,203
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.56
Slidell demographics
- Population
- 28,561
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 10,995
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Slidell ›
Education in Slidell
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Slidell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Slidell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Slidell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $217,700 | $1,375 |
| Eden Isle | 7,683 | $78,426 | $371,600 | $1,328 |
| Pearl River | 2,614 | $56,719 | $235,200 | $1,167 |
| Lacombe | 6,310 | $72,813 | $207,900 | $886 |
| Pearlington | 1,278 | $44,507 | $98,100 | — |
| Nicholson | 3,146 | $50,114 | $97,400 | $872 |
| Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $157,100 | $931 |
| New Orleans | 371,853 | $56,631 | $315,700 | $1,251 |
| Abita Springs | 2,699 | $77,257 | $269,300 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Slidell, LA?
The median household income in Slidell is $70,497, 16% higher 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 Slidell?
The median home value in Slidell is $217,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Slidell?
The median gross rent in Slidell is $1,375 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Slidell, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Slidell?
The median age in Slidell is 38.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Slidell?
The average commute to work in Slidell is 29 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Slidell?
The unemployment rate in Slidell is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Slidell?
31.4% of adults in Slidell 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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