Westwego, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,551 housing units in Westwego.
This represents a 3% decline from 4,690 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,551 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Westwego is about 56.2%.
Westwego's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.4%.
Average household size is 2.57 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Westwego were built after 1962.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.60% |
| One Bedroom | 20.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median year structure was built | 1959 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $68,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $38,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $299 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 0.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.20% |
| Debt Free | 51.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.3% |
