Aubrey Rivera living Sep 15, 2025

Raising a family in Slidell -thoughts?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,381/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,381 for rent here. The median home value here is around $207,800, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Slidell sits at 270.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Hazel Diaz Oct 5, 2025

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.

I've been here 10 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is underrated.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Hope this helps!.

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kcchef2022 Oct 14, 2025

interesting, hadn't considered that

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