The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70463 sells for about $212,083, or $122 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 $1,375 a month.
ZIP 70463 — Sun
The Slidell housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a year-over-year decline in median home values and a significant share of listings requiring price cuts. While inventory levels remain elevated, the market is seeing a shift toward buyer-favorable conditions as days on market increase and price growth stalls. These trends are largely driven by broader economic pressures and a correction from the rapid appreciation seen in previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the New Orleans urban core, while still maintaining access to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 6.2 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 7.7% · poverty 26.3% — 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 4.2%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 70463, 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.
Public schools in the area are managed by the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with its proximity to Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf Coast, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the New Orleans metropolitan area and local service-sector employment, with steady residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Tammany Parish; rates are determined by local millage adjustments and state-level homestead exemptions for 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 depending on traffic.
The area features access to Lake Pontchartrain for boating and fishing, several local parks, and proximity to the Honey Island Swamp for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a median rent of $1,375; vacancy pressure remains stable with a mix of long-term and some short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, retail trade, and professional services, with significant employment ties 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; public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along the major highway corridors.
The St. Tammany Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations based on fair market value, subject to periodic reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to St. Tammany Parish school district taxes and various local fire and utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional hurricane and flood exposure, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 70463 profiles.
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 boating, fishing, and recreational access.
A central community park hosting local events and festivals.
A major regional attraction for eco-tourism and boat tours.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.