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Westwego, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Westwego, LA
At a Glance
How Westwego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westwego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Westwego a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Westwego residents earn a median household income of $49,291 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,283. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwego is $168,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,052. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Westwego reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,127/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Westwego hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwego has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.