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Westwego
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
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Westwego

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
  • 14 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      D+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Westwego is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 8,538. Westwego is in Jefferson Parish. Living in Westwego offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westwego there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Westwego and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Westwego...
    Population
    8,538
    Suburb of
    New Orleans
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $130,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $907
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Westwego Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      640.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      36.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      290.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      991.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      240.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      26%
      11%
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    Working in Westwego

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,384
    National
    $69,021
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