What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Chalmette, LA, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Chalmette is a city in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated population of 21,562. It anchors the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. The median home value in Chalmette is $211,123 as of 2026-04, down 1.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged -0.3% annual growth, and the market currently sits about 15% below its 5-year peak. Rents in Chalmette average $1,481 per month, up 6.1% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 44 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Prices have come off recent highs (-15.4% from peak). Buyers may have more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Reasons people move here
- Hot rental market: rents up 6.1% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.
- The data is the data: Chalmette has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.
Things to know first
- 15% off recent peak — buyers are getting through-the-cycle pricing, not the peak.
- Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.
More about Chalmette
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.