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Chalmette, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Miles Williams

Healthcare options in Chalmette?

First post here. Homes are going for about $203,800 on average. It's a a small town city with about 22,447 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? TIA! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Noah Gomez

Things Chalmette needs to improve

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 70--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,089 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me...

6 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Jacob Wood

What Chalmette does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $203,800, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

2 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Hazel Patel

Most overrated things about Chalmette

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $56,875, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,089/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $203,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect t...

12 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Noah Gomez

Pros and cons of Chalmette after 8 years

OK so We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,089/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,089 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Chalmette sits at 235.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Peopl...

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Jacob Wood

Best neighborhoods to rent in Chalmette?

Hi all, I'm a 25-year-old accountant and Poverty rate is 21.1%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The ...

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Noah Gomez

Studio apartments in Chalmette -options?

Alright, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 70--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $56,875 in Chalmette. You can expect to pay around $1,089 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

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Samantha S.

Pros and cons of Chalmette after 6 years

Alright, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,089/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,089 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfec...

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Jacob Wood

Is Chalmette worth moving to in 2026?

Hey folks, Just moved here 16 months ago and With a population of 22,447, Chalmette is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do?

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
Jacob Wood

Chalmette is underrated, change my mind

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $203,800, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $56,875 in Chalmette. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely fr...

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