West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

Living in West Lake Forest

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 42
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 7
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 45
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Schools 75
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

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KIPP Morial
1 miles, SW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

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Airports

Airports near West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA

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