The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70458 sells for about $179,393, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 70458 — Slidell
The 70458 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction with a year-over-year decline of 4.1%. Inventory levels remain sufficient, and the market is characterized by a balanced sale-to-list ratio, indicating that buyers have more leverage than in previous years. Some figures, such as specific permit data, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who work in the New Orleans metro area but prefer a suburban environment with access to waterfront amenities.
Median prices moved down 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
59% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70458, St. Tammany Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are generally characterized by moderate performance ratings within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System.
The area faces significant flood risk due to its proximity to Lake Pontchartrain and low-lying coastal geography, impacting insurance premiums and availability.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the New Orleans metro area and local retail/service sectors, with steady residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via I-10 and I-12 toward the New Orleans employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features access to Lake Pontchartrain for boating, several local parks, and proximity to shopping districts along Gause Blvd.
The rental market is stable with moderate vacancy pressure; demand is supported by commuters and those seeking lower costs than the New Orleans core.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and service industries, with many residents commuting to the broader New Orleans metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors I-10, I-12, and I-59, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along major arterial roads.
The St. Tammany Parish Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to St. Tammany Parish school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to regional hurricane and flood risk exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 70458 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
The primary commercial corridor serving the Slidell area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 58.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $285,000 (+58.9% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.