Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 47
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 46
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Schools 94
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Residents

14k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
55% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$382k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$833 Median Monthly Rent +$23 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Orleans Parish91

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Orleans Parish87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 63 5 0
Apr 69 4 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 Lakewood

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

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Jesuit High School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

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Omega Hospital, Llc
3 miles, W
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Tulane Medical Center
3 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA

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