Lacombe is a bayou census-designated place with roughly 8,000 residents on Bayou Lacombe between Mandeville and Slidell — a spread-out community of waterfront homes, fish camps, and piney woods. Anchored by the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the historic Lacombe Crab Company legacy, it offers affordable Northshore living on the water.
Home prices in Lacombe
The median listing price in Lacombe is $249,450.
Top places in Lacombe
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge — boardwalks and birding.
Bayou Lacombe — boating and crabbing.
Northlake Nature Center.
Historic Bayou Lacombe crabbing heritage.
Commuting from Lacombe
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 40 minutes (approximate; ~36 miles via US 190 to I-12, then the Causeway — or I-10 via Slidell).
Main route: US 190 west to I-12.
Schools in Lacombe
Public schools: St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lacombe FAQs
What is the housing market like in Lacombe, LA? The median listing price in Lacombe is $249,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
How is the commute from Lacombe, LA? Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 40 minutes (approximate; ~36 miles via US 190 to I-12, then the Causeway — or I-10 via Slidell).
Which school district serves Lacombe, LA? Lacombe is served by St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.