At a Glance
Median Income
$66,657
$33,984 per capita
Home Value
$207,800
Zillow: $222,268
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
2,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.6% smoking rate
How Slidell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slidell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slidell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Slidell residents earn a median household income of $66,657 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,984. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,927 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slidell is $207,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,268. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Slidell reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,345/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Slidell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slidell has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population28,664
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,657
Per Capita$33,984
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$17,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,800
Rent$1,381
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$222,268
Housing Units11,754
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property2,345/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault211/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Slidell was founded in 1882.
The median home in Slidell was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.