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St. Tammany Parish
  • County in Louisiana
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St. Tammany Parish

#3 in Best Counties for Families in Louisiana
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C
    St. Tammany Parish is a County in Louisiana with a population of 262,799. St. Tammany Parish is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. In St. Tammany Parish, most residents own their homes. In St. Tammany Parish there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in St. Tammany Parish and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in St. Tammany Parish are highly rated.
    Population
    262,799
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $232,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,163
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    St. Tammany Parish Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      210.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      49.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      329.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,384.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      115.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in St. Tammany Parish

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,986
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in St. Tammany Parish

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