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Slidell, Louisiana

Introduction to 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.

Slidell History

The city of Slidell is in Saint Tammany Parish. It is a part of the New Orleans metro area. Slidell was founded in 1882 after the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad arrived in the area. Slidell was formally incorporated as a city in 1888. It was named after John Slidell, an American politician. Business in the city began to develop in the early twentieth century.

Slidell and nearby Attractions

  • New Orleans Museum of Art
  • Fort Pike State Historic Site
  • Fontainebleau State Park
  • De Soto National Forest
  • Bienville National Forest

Things To Do In Slidell

Tourists can visit the Fort Pike State Historic Site, which has a fort, a museum and a picnic area. The structure was built between 1819 and 1826. The Fontainebleau Site Park is another tourist attraction where one can enjoy swimming, camping and wind surfing.

Slidell Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Slidell Higher Education

Higher education is available from Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Technical College, Loyola University New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

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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