Westwego 66 Good
Westwego Livability #94 ranked city in Louisiana#10,440 ranked city in the USARanks better than 64% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Westwego

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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What's it like Living in Westwego?

Located in the state of Louisiana, Westwego is a small city with a population of 8,411 inhabitants. According to the most recent Census, 70% of Westwego residents are White, 19% Black and 5% Asian. Westwego is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 41%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. If you prefer shorter commutes, living in Westwego will be a delight. With an average one-way commute time of just 19 minutes, traveling to and from work is notably more convenient than the national average, which stands at 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Westwego could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Louisiana if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Westwego, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, health & safety, education, employment and more.

Westwego has a livability score of 64/100 and is ranked #140 in Louisiana and #12,605 in the USA. Based on the grades for each individual category, Westwego has been rewarded with high marks for cost of living (A+). There is at least one category that did not score well in Westwego. The following was graded with a concerning score: amenities (D-), crime (F) and employment (F).

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Westwego is actually affordable. The median home price for Westwego homes is $125,500, which is 15.4% lower than the Louisiana average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Westwego, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.8, which is 15.2% higher than the Louisiana average.

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      Westwego transportation information

      Statistic Westwego Louisiana National
      Average one way commute19min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.8%82.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.5%9.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%1.3%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.2%2.6%4.6%
      Source: The Westwego, LA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).