Real Estate Investing in Slidell, Louisiana (70458)

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Saint Tammany Parish • Population: 39,385 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 70458 (Slidell, LA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.1% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $220,321
Avg Monthly Rent $1,442
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $67,311
% Renters 27.7%

Market Analysis: 70458 Slidell

Investors eyeing 70458 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $220K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 70458 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Nearby ZIPs in Slidell have seen price recovery that 70458 has not matched. Saint Tammany Parish data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Turning to rents, 39,385 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

New investors are better served looking at Slidell's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 70458. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Slidell:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
10/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.3× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,442/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
97 days
Average time to sell
Slow
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro data
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Property Strategy for 70458

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
8.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+3.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$69,183/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $138,366 $1,530 8.0% +2.0% $69,183
3BR $213,174 $1,960 6.6% +3.8% $71,058
4BR $277,941 $2,290 5.9% +3.6% $69,485
5BR $404,777 +3.1% $80,955

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$254K$233K$211K$190K$168K$147KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,572$1,465$1,358$1,251$1,144$1,036Jan 2018May 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 70458 Compare?

Metric 70458 Slidell New Orleans-Metairie, LA Louisiana
Home Value $220,321 $228,021 N/A $207,909
5-Year CAGR 0.1% 0.3% N/A 0.7%
Avg Rent $1,442 $1,482 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.1% 5.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.1%
Fair
5yr Growth
+0.1%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $220,321
Monthly Rent $1,442
Price-to-Rent 12.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.9%
Cap Rate 5.1%
5-Year IRR 5.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.9% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.5% ▼
5-Year CAGR +0.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +2.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -6.2% ▼
3-Year CAGR +0.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+0.1%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 70458

Population: 39,385

💰 Median Household Income
$67,311
This area
$67,311
State
$55,539
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
27.7%
This area
27.7%
State
27.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.0%
This area
3.0%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
29.0%
This area
29.0%
State
-4.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.8 years
This area
39.8 years
State
-6.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.4%
This area
7.4%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 72.2%
Black/African American 16.3%
Other/Mixed 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.5%
👶 Under 18
23.9%
This area
23.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.6%
This area
19.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.1%
This area
11.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 70458

B+ Avg School Grade
11 Schools
14.3:1 Avg Class Size
$16,036 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Florida Avenue Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
478 Students
👨‍🏫
11.4:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
A Very Good

Bonne Ecole Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
737 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
A Very Good

Clearwood Junior High School

📚 04 – 08 School
👥
667 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
A Very Good

Glynn H. Brock Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
347 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
A Very Good

Slidell Junior High School

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
769 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
A Very Good

Whispering Forest Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
👥
510 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
319 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
B+ Above Average

St. Tammany Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
764 Students
👨‍🏫
16.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Slidell High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,833 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
B Good

Salmen High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,191 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
B Good

W.L. Abney Elementary

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
1,063 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$16,036 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 2,726 Off-Campus Students
C
Delta College-Slidell Campus
135 students · 2.1 mi
C
Northshore Technical Community College
5,716 students · 10.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,726 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do rentals go for in Slidell, LA?

Expect rents around $1,442/mo per month in Slidell, LA. With home values at $220K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is LA a landlord-friendly state?

For rental operators, Slidell, LA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Which investment style suits Slidell, LA?

Slidell, LA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($220K prices, $1,442/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How tight is the rental market in Slidell, LA?

Slidell, LA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is Slidell, LA a good market for FHA house hackers?

For house hackers, Slidell, LA is a challenging. The $1,442/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $220K property.

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