The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70459 sells for about $324,834, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,300 a month.
ZIP 70459 — Slidell
The housing market in 70459 is currently stable with moderate activity levels. Prices have remained largely flat over the past year, reflecting a balanced market between buyers and sellers. Limited inventory and consistent demand from local commuters are the primary drivers of current conditions.
This area fits budget-conscious family buyers and commuters seeking a quieter, rural-suburban lifestyle with access to regional transit corridors.
Median prices moved down 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 18.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70459, St. Tammany Parish, LA
Crime rates in Pearl River are generally consistent with rural St. Tammany Parish trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area is subject to flood risk typical of the Pearl River basin and requires standard flood insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Northshore employment hubs and regional logistics corridors.
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.
Commuters primarily utilize I-59 and I-10 to access employment centers in Slidell, Covington, and the Greater New Orleans area.
The area offers access to the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area for outdoor activities, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and commuters.
The local economy is supported by regional logistics, small-scale retail, and service industries within St. Tammany Parish.
The area is served by I-59 and I-10, providing primary access to the broader New Orleans metropolitan region.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to St. Tammany Parish school and fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and proximity to the Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Large protected area for hunting, fishing, and boating.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.4% 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 $235,901 (-27.4% 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.