Slidell, Louisiana
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City Overview
As of 2009, Slidell's population is 27,185 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.32 percent.
The median home cost in Slidell is $133,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Slidell's cost of living is 10.21% Lower than the U.S. average.
Slidell public schools spend $5,195 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Slidell.
The unemployment rate in Slidell is 4.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Slidell jobs have Decreased by 1.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Slidell, LA, population is 27,185. There are 2,382 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Slidell, LA
The median age is 36. The US median is 37.6. 59.38% of people in Slidell, LA, are married. 11.03% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.62 people. 25.61% of people are married, with children. 10.06% have children, but are single.
Race in Slidell, LA
80.49% of people are white, 15.88% are black, 1.11% are asian, 0.46% are native american, and 2.53% claim 'Other'.
3.03% of the people in Slidell, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.97% are non-hispanic).
Slidell People SperlingViews
Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)crime: Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't... (read more)Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Health
There are 276 physicians per 100,000 population in Slidell, LA. The US average is 170.
Slidell, LA Health Index
Air quality in Slidell, LA is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Slidell, LA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Slidell Health SperlingViews
A Katrina Victim: Slidell was the place where people that relied on the New Orleans economy could live in relative safety with good government good schools and low crime. Hurricane... (read more)Pretty town: I have enjoyed Slidell more than I thought I would - after 10 years it kind of grows on you. The elementary school for our district is outstanding and even though we're... (read more)Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 32.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,152 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $47,426 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.46% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.57% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.70% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.88% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.62% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.75% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.61% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.39% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.76% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.25% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.89% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.46% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.13% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.13% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.18% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.09% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.12% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Slidell, LA, is 4.80%, with job growth of -1.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.80%.
Slidell, LA Taxes
Slidell, LA,sales tax rate is 8.75%. Income tax is 4.00%.
Slidell, LA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,152, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $47,426.
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Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)A Katrina Victim: Slidell was the place where people that relied on the New Orleans economy could live in relative safety with good government good schools and low crime. Hurricane... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 30 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $133,900 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 71.07% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.60% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 22.29% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $4.17 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.75% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.86% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.95% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 10.06% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 18.99% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 41.80% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.94% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.14% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.91% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.15% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.12% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.13% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.32% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.37% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.46% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.81% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 32.84% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 23.39% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.51% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.45% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.85% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Slidell, LA, is $133,900. Home appreciation is -5.10% over the last year. The median age of Slidell, LA, real estate is 30 years.
Slidell, LA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 22.29% of the Slidell, LA, population. 6.60% of houses and apartments in Slidell, LA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Slidell Housing SperlingViews
housing: We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income... (read more)why you will love Slidell !: I have lived in Slidell all of my life and never grow wery or bored of my enviroment. There are so many different places to see and learn about in Slidell that if you... (read more)Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Crime
Slidell, LA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Slidell, LA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Slidell Crime SperlingViews
Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)crime: Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't... (read more)Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Climate
Slidell, LA, gets 63 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Slidell, LA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 41. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 24 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)crime: Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Education
Slidell, LA, schools spend $5,195 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 343 students per librarian, and 126 children per counselor in Slidell, LA schools.
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A Katrina Victim: Slidell was the place where people that relied on the New Orleans economy could live in relative safety with good government good schools and low crime. Hurricane... (read more)Pretty town: I have enjoyed Slidell more than I thought I would - after 10 years it kind of grows on you. The elementary school for our district is outstanding and even though we're... (read more)Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Slidell, LA, takes 32 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)crime: Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Slidell, LA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Slidell, LA is more expensive.
Overall, Slidell, LA cost of living is 89.79.
Slidell Cost of Living SperlingViews
housing: We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income... (read more)why you will love Slidell !: I have lived in Slidell all of my life and never grow wery or bored of my enviroment. There are so many different places to see and learn about in Slidell that if you... (read more)Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 56.36% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 29.98% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 23.40% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.52% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 12.75% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.20% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.14% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.65% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.96% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.70% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.25% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.73% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.44% | 0.54% |
56.36% of the people in Slidell, LA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.98% are Catholic; 23.40% are Protestant; 0.52% are LDS; 1.25% are another Christian faith; 0.73% in Slidell, LA are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.44% affilitates with Islam.
Slidell Religion SperlingViews
A Katrina Victim: Slidell was the place where people that relied on the New Orleans economy could live in relative safety with good government good schools and low crime. Hurricane... (read more)Pretty town: I have enjoyed Slidell more than I thought I would - after 10 years it kind of grows on you. The elementary school for our district is outstanding and even though we're... (read more)Was once a great place to live: In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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Voting
24.52% of the people in Slidell, LA are registered as Democrats. 74.70% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.78%.
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Safe Area: Crime is very little in my apartment... (read more)crime: Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't... (read more)housing: We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income... (read more)Have an opinion about Slidell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Slidell Click Here
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