Chalmette, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,447
Population
3,131/sq mi density
$56,875
Median Income
$29,077 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$218,159 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$203,800
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,726
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$203,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,159
Redfin Median Sale
$249,000
Median Sale Price
$249,000
Median List Price
$269,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.9%
Owner-Occupied
40.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,089/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,377/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$249,000
Median Days on Market
105 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
21.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$156
Active Inventory
94
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $203,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,159 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $249,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $249,000 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $156 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,089 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,377 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 105 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.3% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 94 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $156 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,726 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |