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Mandeville is a small city of 13,194 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $84,886
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mandeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mandeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mandeville 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
Mandeville's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mandeville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mandeville, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$367,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,225
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,886
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mandeville's violent crime rate is 130.2 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.2 /100k
Property Crime
1233.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mandeville is served primarily by St. Tammany Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mandeville, LA
National Avg
School District
St. Tammany Parish
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
19
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mandeville sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 66.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Mandeville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mandeville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $367,100 and median rent is $1,225/month.
Mandeville's violent crime rate is 130.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1233.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mandeville are operated by St. Tammany Parish.
The district has 28 elementary, 19 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mandeville, LA has a population of 13,194, a median household income of $84,886, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Mandeville averages 61.5°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mandeville, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 70471, 70448.
The population of Mandeville, Louisiana is 13,194 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mandeville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $367,100, median household income $84,886, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mandeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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