What are the schools like in Chalmette, LA?

Chalmette is served primarily by St. Bernard Parish. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Chalmette?

The median household income in Chalmette, LA is $55,655 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Chalmette, LA?

Chalmette has an average high temperature of 61.9°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches.

Chalmette, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chalmette, LA affordable or expensive?

Chalmette's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chalmette is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,800 and the median rent is $1,047 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chalmette, LA?

Chalmette has a violent crime rate of 431.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1824.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chalmette, LA a Good Place to Live?

Chalmette is a small city of 22,192 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $55,655 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Chalmette stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chalmette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chalmette city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.1

Chalmette's overall cost of living index is 91.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chalmette costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chalmette, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,047	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,655	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Chalmette's violent crime rate is 431.8 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

431.8 /100k

Property Crime

1824.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chalmette is served primarily by St. Bernard Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chalmette, LA	National Avg
School District	St. Bernard Parish	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chalmette sees average highs of 61.9°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 70.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Chalmette, LA
Average High — January	61.9°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	70.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Chalmette, LA	National Avg
Population	22,192	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arabi, LA 2 mi Meraux, LA 3 mi Terrytown, LA 5 mi Violet, LA 5 mi Gretna, LA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Chalmette

Chalmette, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70043

Chalmette vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chalmette, LA affordable or expensive?

Chalmette's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chalmette roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,800 and median rent is $1,047/month.

What is the crime rate in Chalmette, LA?

Chalmette's violent crime rate is 431.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1824.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chalmette?

Public schools in Chalmette are operated by St. Bernard Parish. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chalmette, LA a good place to live?

Chalmette, LA has a population of 22,192, a median household income of $55,655, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chalmette?

Chalmette averages 61.9°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 70.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chalmette?

Chalmette, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70043.

What is the population of Chalmette?

The population of Chalmette, Louisiana is 22,192 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chalmette?

Key numbers for living in Chalmette: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $192,800, median household income $55,655, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chalmette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.