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What BestPlaces Users Say about Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana is a suburban city located in St. Tammany Parish. It has a population of approximately 28,000 and is known for its waterfront location and nearby access to New Orleans. As requested, here are some summarized user reviews from BestPlaces.net about living in Slidell:
1. According to user "Samantha", Slidell is a small and friendly community with a lot of charm. She mentions the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities as well as the local festivals and events that make the city feel welcoming and lively.
2. "John" expresses that Slidell has a great mix of urban and suburban living. He notes the convenience of having access to both the city and the beach, as well as the low cost of living and good school systems.
3. In contrast, "Emily" shares her experience of Slidell being a bit congested and lacking in job opportunities. She also mentions the high humidity and hot summers as potential downsides to living in the area.
4. User "Mark" highlights the friendly and diverse community in Slidell. He also praises the city's efforts to revitalize the downtown area and improve public services, making it a great place to raise a family. However, he notes that traffic can be heavy during peak hours.
based on 8 ReviewsGet to know Slidell with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Slidell
use to live there - 1/15/2012
it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the parish. If you live there, it is better to do your purchase in mississippi, it is just 15 mins
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housing - 9/12/2008
We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income
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why you will love Slidell ! - 3/28/2008
I have lived in Slidell all of my life and never grow wery or bored of my enviroment. There are so many different places to see and learn about in Slidell that if you would just take the time or meeat up with someone of the natives and let them take you on a day of experience through our eyes you would never want to
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A Katrina Victim - 11/15/2007
Slidell was the place where people that relied on the New Orleans economy could live in relative safety with good government good schools and low crime. Hurricane Katrina alter the demography, and economy of this community . There were significant of inflow of new residents from other parishes and a general upheaval . many portions of the city are still unrepaired, there are numerous strip malls that have not been
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crime - 7/19/2006
Slidell's crime is on the up rise since Katrina hit and the future is so uncertain. We are thinking about relocating due to all the houses that just sit and haven't been gutted yet. Louisiana in general has very poor
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Pretty town - 4/15/2006
I have enjoyed Slidell more than I thought I would - after 10 years it kind of grows on you. The elementary school for our district is outstanding and even though we're still bouncing back from the storm (and nervously anticipating the next storm season) it's slowly but surely coming
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Was once a great place to live - 3/11/2006
In recent months Slidell has seen a major transformation. The cost of housing has increased drastically, especially in areas not affected by the hurricane. There has been an influx of people, which our roads cannot handle. Traffic is horrible everywhere and at all times of the day. On a positive note, the commute time to New Orleans is actually better than it was pre-Katrina, primarily because New Orleans East in unoccupied. The job market is booming, but this is only in service-related areas. There are very few professional careers in Slidell, save for banks and hospitals, and the situation in New Orleans is still on the mend. Maybe in a few more months it will be better- but then, hurricane season is only a few months away- so who
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