Living in Westwego, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwego · Census data 2020–2024
Westwego has 8,335 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $46,261 (24% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $177,400, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Westwego at a glance
- Population
- 8,335
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $46,261State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $177,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Westwego a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Westwego
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwego the median home value is $177,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,309 a month in housing costs.
Westwego median household income
The median household income in Westwego is $46,261 and the income per person is $28,598. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Westwego: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,156
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.27
Westwego demographics
- Population
- 8,335
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 3,663
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwego ›
Education in Westwego
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Westwego have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwego
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Westwego vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Westwego, LA?
The median household income in Westwego is $46,261, 24% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westwego?
The median home value in Westwego is $177,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Westwego?
The median gross rent in Westwego is $1,049 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Westwego, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Westwego?
The median age in Westwego is 43.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Westwego?
The average commute to work in Westwego is 24 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwego?
The unemployment rate in Westwego is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwego?
16.9% of adults in Westwego have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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