Slidell is a small city of 28,690 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $63,004
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Slidell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Slidell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Slidell 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
Slidell's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Slidell costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Slidell, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$193,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,330
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,004
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Slidell's violent crime rate is 256.6 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
256.6 /100k
Property Crime
2284.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Slidell 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
Slidell, 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
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Slidell sees average highs of 60.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 65.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Slidell's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Slidell roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $193,600 and median rent is $1,330/month.
Slidell's violent crime rate is 256.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2284.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Slidell 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. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Slidell, LA has a population of 28,690, a median household income of $63,004, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Slidell averages 60.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.1 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Slidell, LA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 70458, 70460, 70461.
The population of Slidell, Louisiana is 28,690 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Slidell: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $193,600, median household income $63,004, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Slidell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
