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Chalmette, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chalmette, LA (St. Bernard Parish) — Census median home value $203,800, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Chalmette houses and the broader area.
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Chalmette, LA is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Chalmette and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 22,447, with a median household income of $56,875. Census data puts the median value of houses in Chalmette at $203,800.
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Market overview
Chalmette housing market
Chalmette is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chalmette and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$203,800
Population (Census ACS)
22,447
Median household income
$56,875
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Chalmette market snapshot
Population
22,447
County
St. Bernard Parish
Median Household Income
$56,875
Median Home Value (city)
$203,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,089/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chalmette's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $203,800.
County Price Trend
St. Bernard Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -0.36% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chalmette has an estimated population of 22,447 and a median household income of $56,875, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chalmette's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Chalmette
County guide: St. Bernard Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chalmette.
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Nearby communities include Arabi, Meraux, Violet, Poydras, Delacroix.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Terrytown (~4.7 mi), Gretna (~5.6 mi), Timberlane (~6.0 mi), Belle Chasse (~6.3 mi), Harvey (~7.1 mi), New Orleans (~7.8 mi), New Orleans Station (~8.8 mi), Marrero (~9.7 mi), Woodmere (~9.9 mi), Estelle (~10.4 mi), Westwego (~11.0 mi), Bridge City (~11.4 mi), Jefferson (~11.4 mi), Metairie (~13.2 mi), Elmwood (~13.3 mi), Avondale (~14.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Chalmette data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
22,447
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$203,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$56,875
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,089
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.36%
Census place type
CDP
County
St. Bernard Parish
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.17 sq mi
Census GEOID
2214135
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Chalmette FAQ
What are houses worth in Chalmette, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chalmette at $203,800.
How much do houses cost in Chalmette, LA?
For owner-occupied houses in Chalmette, Census ACS data shows a median value of $203,800. Active listing prices in St. Bernard Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chalmette, LA?
Chalmette houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Bernard Parish communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Chalmette, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chalmette's population at approximately 22,447.
What's the median rent in Chalmette, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chalmette at approximately $1,089 per month.
What is the median household income in Chalmette, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chalmette at approximately $56,875.
Is the Chalmette housing market growing?
St. Bernard Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -0.36% annual change in 2025.
Is Chalmette, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chalmette's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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