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Westwego, LA


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Westwego, Louisiana

Introduction to Westwego, Louisiana

Westwego, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles SW of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding New Orleans metro area, Westwego is home to some 10,763 residents.

Westwego History

The city of Westwego is in Jefferson Parish. The community name literally means "west we go.” It was named because of the number of travelers passing through the city during the gold rush in the late 1800s. The Texas and Pacific Railroad founded Westwego in 1870. The railroad yard was placed just above the canal connecting the river to Bayou Segnette, Bayou Lafourche and then to the Gulf of Mexico.

Westwego and nearby Attractions

  • National World War II Museum
  • Saint Bernard State Park
  • Longue Vue House & Gardens
  • Huey P. Long Mansion
  • Barataria Preserve
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Things To Do In Westwego

tourists can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and camping at the Saint Bernard State Park. The Barataria Preserve is also a popular tourist destination. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is also worth visiting. Tourists who are interested in history can visit the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Westwego Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Westwego Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Nicholls State University, Nunez Community College, Southern University, the University of New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana.

High Points

Westwego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestwego Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWestwego Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Westwego Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Westwego Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Westwego, LA

Comparing Westwego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty27
Median Family Income15
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime47

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