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Mandeville, LA
Mandeville · St. Tammany Parish · LA 70448
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$280K
Median Price
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Walk Score
9/10
Schools
35 min
to New Orleans
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Mandeville has solid schools and a lakefront vibe, but almost every trip requires a car and public transit options are sparse. The community feels like a quiet suburb rather than a vibrant town, which can be a drawback if you rely on walkable amenities. If you value family-friendly schools and lake access but don't mind driving, it could work for you.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools (average 9/10)
- ✓Lake Pontchartrain frontage provides scenic outdoor activities
- ✓Quiet suburban atmosphere suitable for families
- ✓Moderate housing prices compared to larger metro areas
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 0 means errands almost always require a car
- !Limited public transit and bike lanes make commuting stressful
- !Occasional flooding in lower-lying areas, even if rated low risk
- !Higher property taxes and insurance due to lakefront location
- $Annual homeowners insurance premium around $1,200–$1,800
- $Property tax rate about 2.2% of home value
- $Higher utility costs from air conditioning and lake maintenance
Best For
Suburban familiesStudents of local schoolsLakefront property seekersRemote workers who can drive
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Mandeville, LA
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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