West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
Living in West Lake Forest
Bikeability
57
Walkability
42
Commute
37
Public Transit
67
Affordability
100
Public Safety
7
Airports
45
Hospitals
25
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
22k
Population
+10k (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
49%
Family Households
-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black92%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
-$4.1k (2010–19)
70%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$171k
Median Home Value
+$26k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$651
Median Monthly Rent
+$88 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197945%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Lake Forest
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Orleans Parish91
Property Crime in West Lake Forest
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Orleans Parish87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (89%)(9%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 63 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 69 | 5 | 0 |
May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 82 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 84 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 84 | 6 | 0 |
Sep | 80 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Lake Forest
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Adventist Academy
1 miles, S
Resurrection of Our Lord
1 miles, E
Lake Castle Private School
1 miles, NW
Auntie B Preschool & Kindergarten
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
Southern University at New Orleans
3 miles, W
University of New Orleans
5 miles, W
Dillard University
5 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans East Hospital
1 miles, E
Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Inc
4 miles, NE
St Bernard Parish Hospital
5 miles, S
University Medical Center New Orleans
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
61 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
78 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
107 miles, N