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Chalmette, LA—70043

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$212,000
2.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$57,100
31.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
75
5.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.7%
Median Rent
$1,400
7.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$900
10.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,250
2.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,050
22.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Chalmette, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Chalmette, LA is $212,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.9%. This indicates that home prices in Chalmette, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$212,000-2.9%
Single Family $212,000-2.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$168,0001.8%
    3 Bed
    		$224,000-0.4%
    4 Bed
    		$273,0000.4%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    4.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Rental Trends — Chalmette, LA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Chalmette, LA is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 7.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Chalmette, LA is 1-bedrooms: $1,040, 2-bedrooms: $1,270, 3-bedrooms: $2,080, 4-bedrooms: $2,820. The most common rental property sizes in Chalmette, LA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 58.4% and 27.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,400$1,630
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $900$1,040
    2 Bed Rent $1,250$1,270
    3 Bed Rent $2,050$2,080
    4 Bed Rent $2,800$2,820
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.1%
    1 Bedroom
    7.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    58.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    27.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.9%

    Property Listings — Chalmette, LA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chalmette, LA is 72. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$260,0007.0%
    Listing Count
    		12220.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.3%20.0%
    Days on Market
    		75-5.0%
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    Demographics — Chalmette, LA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chalmette, LA has a population of 22,500, which has decreased by -4.8% over the past 5 years. Chalmette, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		22,500-4.8%
    % Under 18
    		27.1%-4.9%
    % Seniors
    		11.7%30.0%
    % WFH
    		6.5%441.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		14.7%12.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chalmette, LA is a predominantly white area, with 55.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chalmette, LA is black, making up 26.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.0% of the population in Chalmette, LA, and this percentage has decreased by 13.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		55.3%-9.6%
    % Black
    		26.8%22.4%
    % Hispanic
    		11.9%7.2%
    % Asian
    		1.9%-40.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.0%-13.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Chalmette, LA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 247 mortgage originations in Chalmette, LA, of which 48.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 55.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Chalmette, LA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		247
    % Conventional Loans
    		48.0%
    % Government Loans
    		52.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Chalmette, LA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Chalmette, LA under the Section 8 program is 12.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Chalmette, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		392
    Total Units Section 8
    		392
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		12.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		100.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$160$900$1,060
    2 Bedroom$20$1,250$1,270
    3 Bedroom-$430$2,050$1,620
    4 Bedroom-$890$2,800$1,910

    Affordability — Chalmette, LA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
    Median Home Price$212,000
    Median Household Income$57,100

    Chalmette, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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