Chalmette, LA 70043 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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

2.0% Longer 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 — Chalmette, LA

As of Nov '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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$212,000	-2.9%
Single Family	$212,000	-2.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,400	$1,630
Studio Rent	N/A	N/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 Nov '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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$269,000	8.0%
Listing Count	123	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.3%	12.0%
Days on Market	72	2.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Chalmette, LA—70043

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chalmette, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chalmette, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chalmette, LA

Demographics — Chalmette, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chalmette, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chalmette, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chalmette, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chalmette, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$212,000
Median Household Income	$57,100

Chalmette, LA—70043

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chalmette, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chalmette, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chalmette, LA

Demographics — Chalmette, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chalmette, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chalmette, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chalmette, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chalmette, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Arabi, LA

Mid-City West, New Orleans, LA

Meraux, LA

Elmwood, New Orleans, LA

Kenner Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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