Apartments for rent in Chalmette, LA

The small city of Chalmette, Louisiana is home to slightly less than 23,000 residents. Families with young children will feel welcome, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the community, though young professionals also show up in large numbers. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 33, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Louisiana. Home ownership is more common than renting in Chalmette, and 42% of residents rent. The average rent of $898/month is roughly the same as the state average.

Retail is the most common industry in Chalmette, representing 6% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Chalmette workers earn an average annual income of almost $54,000, about $7,000 less than those elsewhere in the state. Chalmette's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Chalmette has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (23%). Furthermore, 7% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Chalmette residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't widely used. Not many residents walk to work.