Living in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 250,088, part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Slidell, Covington.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,086/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $283K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

St. Tammany Parish has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 40 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.