<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">As the fourth most-populous parish in the state and one of the fastest-growing parishes, St. Tammany Parish is located strategically on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain with easy access to New Orleans and other major population centers across the Gulf South. St. Tammany is an ideal location to build a career, launch a business, raise a family, connect to community, and embrace the culture of the region.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><br></p><p>In addition to having a nationally recognized public school system, St. Tammany Parish is home to Northshore Technical Community College with an additional 36 institutions of higher learning within a 70-mile radius. More than 40 percent of St. Tammany Parish residents have earned an advanced degree and our labor force participation rate exceeds the state and nation.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Our community is home to several private corporations and federal assets that are building, investigating, and harnessing the power of science and technology to uncover the breakthroughs of tomorrow. St. Tammany’s low housing costs, exceptional quality of life, and cutting-edge industries make the community a destination of choice for businesses and families alike.</p>