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Slidell, LA

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Where historic charm, outdoor recreation, and suburban convenience collide

Suburban Scenic Lakeside Riverside Historic Active Accessible

Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Slidell offers residents small-city bustle along with tranquil, remote natural areas. Slidell residents enjoy the many specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars of charming Olde Towne Slidell as well as the Fremaux Town Center’s numerous national retailers and eateries.

Heritage Park and John Slidell Park are among the city’s many local parks; however, the Honey Island Swamp is Slidell’s crown jewel, providing endless opportunities for fishing, canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing between the East and West Pearl Rivers. Located at the intersection of three interstates (I-10, I-12, and I-59), Slidell is within a 45-minute drive of New Orleans’ French Quarter and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Slidell, LA is $1,125 for a studio, $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,293 for two bedrooms, and $1,565 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Slidell has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,086/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$1,729/month
1,041 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Little Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

929 Students

8
out of 10

Henry Mayfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

832 Students

7
out of 10

Honey Island Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

614 Students

7
out of 10

Bayou Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

432 Students

6
out of 10

Carolyn Park Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

247 Students

6
out of 10

St. Tammany Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

793 Students

7
out of 10

Boyet Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

725 Students

6
out of 10

Slidell Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

823 Students

5
out of 10

Clearwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 4-8

699 Students

5
out of 10

Northshore High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,681 Students

8
out of 10

Slidell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,883 Students

5
out of 10

Salmen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,216 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Salmen Nature Park
  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
  • Delta National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bayou Lacombe Centre (SE LA NWR Headquarters)

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Restaurants

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For the very best in fine dining you could drive to New Orleans or you can stay right in town and visit La Provence, owned and operated by world renowned chef, John Besh, Chef Besh is a regular judge and guest chef on national TV shows such as Bravo’s Top Chef and on the Food Network. La Provence offers everything from Grilled Octopus Salad to Whole Cooked Mississippi Rabbit.

For more casual fare that has also gained national attention, you have to eat at LA Pines Restaurant. Guy Fieri of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives featured this local favorite and for good reason. Located under the city's famous water tower, this eatery has authentic Cajun and southern-style cooking that you will revisit time and again.

Parks

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The Big Outdoors Charters is among numerous charter boats that can take you to one of the most diverse marsh ecosystems in South Louisiana. Based in Hopedale, you can leave Slidell in the morning and be back home in time to enjoy fresh seafood caught that day for dinner. The marsh estuary south of Slidell offers a unique combination of saltwater marshes and fresh water estuaries that create a natural breeding ground for millions of saltwater and fresh water fish.

Honey Island Swamp tour is exceptional because it is one of the least-altered river swamps in the country and is close to original condition. You can take a personalized, narrated nature tour through this pristine wilderness. People come from around the world to take advantage of this 70,000 acres of it is a permanently-protected wildlife area. Honey Island is featured on a regular basis on the History Channel’s Swamp People and this tour allows you to view Louisiana alligators in their natural habitat from the safety of the Island tour boats.

Shopping

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The Northshore Mall is the perfect one-stop shopping locations with anchor stores such as Sears, Dillard's, and JC Penney. Other favorite stores include Burlington Coat Factory, Aeropostale, Forever 21, Rue 21, Lane Bryant, Victoria's Secret, the Limited, and Kirklands.

If you are new to the area or if you want just the right thing to send to friends who have never been to south Louisiana, the Bayou Country General Store is the place to go. Bayou Country is all things Louisiana and other neat stuff! They make the best Pralines and offer a unique selection of local art, gifts, and hard-to-find treasures. For something a little slower and different, Slidell's Historic Antique District is a great place to spend a lazy weekend or weekday.

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