Retiring from Military where to live in South Louisiana?

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Salty

I agree...and I don't live there. The St. Tammany Parish School System has long been rated in the top 3 in the state. And, it's also one of the fastest-growing communities in Louisiana. But, like Warren mentioned....it also has areas that are off the beaten path. Lake Pontchartrain is right there. Good job opportunities and, unfortunately, you can drive a half-hour and visit "Chocolate City". If I were lookin' to uproot.....that'd be my choice.

With ACT score averages of 21.9, St. Tammany's ACT scores are the highest in the state, and they consistently rank in the top three by other measures. St. Tammany is also very close to good freshwater and good saltwater fishing.

My main dig on St. Tammany is that the proximity to New Orleans will probably lead to unbridled growth and increasing crime in the next 20 years.

The closest state universities are Southeastern in Hammond and UNO in New Orleans. With the various programs for high school students to take college courses (on the state's nickel), it's a 40 minute drive from Mandeville to Southeastern. I'm not sure I'd want my teenagers driving to UNO for college classes.

If being close to NO is attractive, then St. Tammany is a great choice.