Investment Overview

Slidell, Louisiana is a vibrant and growing community located just 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans, positioned strategically along the I-10, I-12, and I-59 corridors. The city serves as a key commercial and commuter hub for the Northshore region and benefits from strong traffic patterns, making it a prime location for business and retail activity. Slidell is home to a population of over 28,000 residents and draws from a broader trade area that exceeds 100,000 people, providing a strong and diverse consumer base. The surrounding area is one of the most active commercial corridors in St. Tammany Parish, with a dense concentration of national retailers, quick-service restaurants, medical providers, and service-based businesses. Anchored by nearby big-box tenants such as Walmart, Lowe’s, and Academy Sports + Outdoors, the corridor experiences high visibility and consistent vehicle counts exceeding 26,000 vehicles per day. The retail synergy in this submarket attracts both local shoppers and regional traffic from nearby suburbs and rural communities. Slidell’s economy is supported by healthcare, logistics, construction, and retail, with Ochsner Health System and St. Tammany Parish Public Schools among the largest employers. The area boasts a stable housing market, a median household income above the state average, and continued residential development. In recent years, the city has seen increased investment in infrastructure and commercial development, reflecting its long-term growth trajectory. The immediate neighborhood is a balanced mix of residential subdivisions, professional services, and well-established commercial centers, offering a steady flow of consumers throughout the week. Its proximity to major highways and Lake Pontchartrain also makes it an attractive destination for both business and lifestyle, with a high quality of life and low cost of living relative to the New Orleans metro.