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Slidell, LA


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Slidell, Louisiana

Slidell, Louisiana, in St Tammany county, is 28 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is considered part of the New Orleans metropolitan area. Slidell has a population of 25,695.

The People and Families of Slidell

In Slidell, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Slidell had a median family income of $48,298. Slidell is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Slidell finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Slidell ($27,722). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Slidell Housing

About 76% of housing units in Slidell are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Slidell, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Slidell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySlidell Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySlidell People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Slidell Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Slidell Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Slidell Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Slidell College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Slidell Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Slidell, LA

Comparing Slidell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population79
Female Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better510
College Educated Adults510
People Above Poverty510
Median Family Income510

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents71
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11

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