Westwego, LA 70094 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Westwego, LA—70094

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$170,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$52,700

51.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.2%

Median Rent

$1,500

1.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

9.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,300

2.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,550

0.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Westwego, LA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Westwego, LA is $170,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Westwego, LA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$170,000	0.1%
Single Family	$170,000	1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Westwego, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Westwego, LA is $1,430, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Westwego, LA is 1-bedrooms: $910, 2-bedrooms: $1,310, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $1,990. The most common rental property sizes in Westwego, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.3% and 30.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,430
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$850	$910
2 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,310
3 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,560
4 Bed Rent	$1,880	$1,990

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.9%

1 Bedroom

18.2%

2 Bedrooms

30.8%

3 Bedrooms

36.3%

4 Bedrooms

10.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Westwego, LA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Westwego, LA is 62. This is a decrease of -3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$196,000	0.0%
Listing Count	104	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-5.0%
Days on Market	62	-3.0%

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Demographics — Westwego, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westwego, LA has a population of 32,000, which has increased by 5.2% over the past 5 years. Westwego, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,000	5.2%
% Under 18	24.5%	-3.9%
% Seniors	15.6%	5.4%
% WFH	5.0%	127.3%
% w/ College Degree	13.9%	35.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westwego, LA is a predominantly black area, with 45.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 1.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Westwego, LA is white, making up 35.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.1% of the population in Westwego, LA, and this percentage has increased by 1.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	35.7%	-7.3%
% Black	45.9%	-1.3%
% Hispanic	13.3%	51.1%
% Asian	2.0%	-51.2%
% Foreign Born	8.1%	1.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Westwego, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 288 mortgage originations in Westwego, LA, of which 53.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 82.0%, with 57.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Westwego, LA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	288
% Conventional Loans	53.0%
% Government Loans	47.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Westwego, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Westwego, LA under the Section 8 program is 15.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Westwego, LA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,019
Total Units Section 8	719
% Rentals under Section 8	15.5%
% Occupied Section 8	97.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$370	$850	$1,220
2 Bedroom	$160	$1,300	$1,460
3 Bedroom	$320	$1,550	$1,870
4 Bedroom	$310	$1,880	$2,190

Westwego, LA—70094

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westwego, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westwego, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westwego, LA

Demographics — Westwego, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westwego, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westwego, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westwego, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westwego, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$170,000
Median Household Income	$52,700

Westwego, LA—70094

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westwego, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westwego, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westwego, LA

Demographics — Westwego, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westwego, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westwego, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westwego, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westwego, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

River Ridge, LA

Jefferson, LA

Metairie, LA

Metairie, LA

Algiers, New Orleans, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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