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Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area market data
How the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 279,108
- +5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 105,082
- Median household income
- $81,202
- Median home value
- $284,000
- Jobs located here
- 97,233
- Highest market score
- 83
- Funeral homes, #22 of 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area has an estimated 279,108 people and 105,082 households. Population estimates show the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area grew 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area is $81,202, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (84).
Of the business types scored in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area, funeral homes (83), laundromats (82) and property management companies (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #22 of 377 scored metro areas.
The Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area is made up of one county, St. Tammany Parish. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 83 | #22 of 377 | 10 | 1.0 | $1.5M | 228 | 6 |
| Laundromats | 82 | #14 of 364 | 10 | 1.0 | $21M | 168 | 4 |
| Property management | 75 | #16 of 374 | 17 | 1.6 | Index only | 176 | 42 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #69 of 385 | 65 | 6.2 | $2.5M | 86 | 73 |
| House cleaning | 69 | #54 of 375 | 26 | 2.5 | $6.3M | 99 | 49 |
| Pizza | 68 | #71 of 387 | 68 | 6.5 | $6.2M | 122 | 215 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #99 of 387 | 118 | 11.2 | $1.4M | 83 | 145 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 64 | #103 of 387 | 189 | 18.0 | $3.5M | 102 | 60 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #100 of 387 | 64 | 6.1 | $10.3M | 110 | 40 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #109 of 387 | 88 | 8.4 | $7.5M | 95 | 20 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #123 of 387 | 141 | 13.4 | $3M | 98 | 215 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 60 | #120 of 386 | 52 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 76 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 57 | #148 of 387 | 59 | 5.6 | $913K | 91 | 60 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #161 of 387 | 131 | 12.5 | $2.3M | 98 | 107 |
| Roofing and gutters | 55 | #154 of 381 | 53 | 5.0 | $6.1M | 72 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #170 of 387 | 223 | 21.2 | $437K | 98 | 103 |
| Home inspectors | 51 | #122 of 243 | 8 | 0.8 | Index only | 79 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #202 of 387 | 396 | 37.7 | $246K | 92 | 146 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #207 of 387 | 58 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 67 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 46 | #213 of 387 | 224 | 21.3 | $1.2M | 93 | 160 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #244 of 382 | 29 | 2.8 | $3.5M | 77 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #246 of 386 | 53 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 74 | 17 |
| Electricians | 43 | #250 of 383 | 38 | 3.6 | $8.4M | 70 | 88 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #257 of 387 | 223 | 21.2 | $943K | 74 | 96 |
| Pest control | 41 | #241 of 345 | 27 | 2.6 | $6.1M | 59 | 23 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #255 of 387 | 1,243 | 118.3 | $340K | 92 | 581 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #264 of 387 | 297 | 28.3 | $708K | 80 | 118 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #274 of 387 | 118 | 11.2 | $3.6M | 86 | 104 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #277 of 387 | 69 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 77 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 40 | #277 of 387 | 157 | 14.9 | $644K | 73 | 81 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #270 of 381 | 33 | 3.1 | $3M | 96 | 36 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 39 | #271 of 347 | 25 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 85 | 39 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #284 of 387 | 715 | 68.0 | $591K | 89 | 254 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #286 of 387 | 140 | 13.3 | $3M | 81 | 97 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #302 of 387 | 196 | 18.7 | $1.6M | 67 | 252 |
| Real estate | 37 | #318 of 387 | 551 | 52.4 | Index only | 70 | 256 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #318 of 387 | 447 | 42.5 | Index only | 68 | 135 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #303 of 386 | 67 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 77 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #299 of 384 | 61 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 61 | 53 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #322 of 387 | 105 | 10.0 | $3.1M | 64 | 146 |
| Gyms | 34 | #327 of 387 | 101 | 9.6 | $856K | 66 | 39 |
| Spas and skin care | 34 | #345 of 387 | 162 | 15.4 | $616K | 70 | 29 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #349 of 387 | 303 | 28.8 | $329K | 76 | 80 |
| Dry cleaners | 33 | #219 of 272 | 19 | 1.8 | $11.1M | 71 | 18 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 33 | #320 of 386 | 53 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 74 | 21 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 31 | #237 of 290 | 12 | 1.1 | $8.1M | 59 | 13 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 31 | #350 of 373 | 79 | 7.5 | Index only | 54 | 30 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #353 of 387 | 91 | 8.7 | $1.1M | 66 | 37 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #361 of 387 | 636 | 60.5 | $157K | 74 | 155 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 30 | #329 of 387 | 100 | 9.5 | $1.2M | 69 | 255 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 30 | #361 of 387 | 205 | 19.5 | $422K | 64 | 77 |
| Physical therapy | 29 | #345 of 386 | 95 | 9.0 | $1.3M | 54 | 51 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #359 of 387 | 79 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 54 | 38 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #352 of 387 | 1,130 | 107.5 | $109K | 72 | 531 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 27 | #180 of 197 | 9 | 0.9 | $13.7M | 56 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #358 of 387 | 178 | 16.9 | $693K | 70 | 141 |
Household spending in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $97.5M | $928 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $307.1M | $2,923 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $422.3M | $4,019 | 99 |
| Groceries | $656.1M | $6,244 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $99.7M | $949 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $53.9M | $513 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $86.5M | $823 | 84 |
| Medical and dental services | $123.3M | $1,174 | 91 |
| Pets | $101.1M | $962 | 106 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $210.2M | $2,001 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $261.5M | $2,489 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $320.7M | $3,052 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $164M | $1,561 | 110 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.7B | $15,838 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 279,108+5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 105,082
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 845 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 322
- Median household income
- $81,202
- Average household income
- $109,896
- Median home value
- $284,000
- Jobs located here
- 97,233
- Daytime population
- 260,408Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area at 279,108 people in 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 105,082 households.
How much do households in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area spend?
Households in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area spend about $1.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $656.1M on groceries and $422.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (84).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area are for funeral homes (83), laundromats (82) and property management companies (75). The Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area ranks #22 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
How does the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area is $81,202 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $284,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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