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Westwego, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,382
Population
2,687/sq mi density
$49,291
Median Income
$29,283 per capita
$168,600
Home Value
$179,052 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
2,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,291 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$168,600
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,516
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$168,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,052
Median Sale Price
$145,900
Median List Price
$193,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,013/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
26.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $168,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,052 |
| Median Sale Price | $145,900 |
| Median List Price | $193,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.1% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,516 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 34.3% |