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Westwego, Louisiana

city · Jefferson Parish

At a glance

8,335
Population
$177,400
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$188,048
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,049/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$46,261
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
82.1%
Homes with broadband
49.17%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates78.1%
College graduates16.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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