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St. Tammany Parish

Economy

St. Tammany Parish is the fastest-growing parish in Louisiana and one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Close proximity to New Orleans (20 miles), transportation accessibility (U.S. Interstates 10, 12, and 59), low business costs, availability of labor, a superb school system, a low crime rate, and first-rate medical facilities are all important reasons why businesses and residents are choosing St. Tammany Parish.

Lifestyle

St. Tammany Parish is also home to breathtaking bayou scenes, lakeshore recreation, and countryside landscapes, as well as talented artists who capture its essence via film, canvas, musical scores, and plays. Appreciation of the arts plays an important part of the community with its many fine galleries, studios, playhouses, and frequent art-inspired cultural events.

Largest Corporations

Chevron
Gilsbar, Inc.
Hornbeck Offshore Services
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Northshore Regional Medical Center
Pool Corp.
Slidell Memorial Hospital
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Southeast Louisiana Hospital
Textron Marine & Land Systems
Walmart Associates, Inc.

Statistics

Population (2009) – 241,495

Households

Housing Units- 97,764
Households – 84,025
Persons Per Household – 2.65
Median Age – 36.3
Median Rent for Apartments (2009) – $835
Estimated Median House or Condo Value (2009) – $188,500

Income

Median Household Income – $58,868
Average Household Income – $71,714
Per Capita Income – $28,587

Employment

Business Establishments – 6,956
Civilian Labor Force – 108,511
Number Employed – 102,006
Number Unemployed – 6,505
Unemployment Rate – 6.0%

Jobs Advertised Online (2009)

Job Openings – 13,020
Entry Level Wage – $20,800
Mean Wage – $40,636
Median Wage – $30,160
Experienced Wage – $52,500