The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70096 sells for about $185,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70096 — Westwego
The 70096 housing market is currently experiencing low inventory and stagnant sales activity, reflecting broader regional economic constraints. High flood risk and insurance costs continue to be significant factors influencing buyer sentiment and property valuations. Market conditions remain stable but cautious as the area navigates long-term infrastructure and environmental challenges.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and local workers who prioritize proximity to the West Bank industrial corridor over newer suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 18.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70096, Jefferson County LA
Crime rates in Westwego are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in the area.
Schools serving the 70096 area are part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which generally receives mixed performance ratings across its various campuses.
The area faces significant flood risk, with a high percentage of properties identified as being at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader New Orleans metropolitan area, with industrial and maritime sectors providing the primary employment base.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents typically commute by car toward New Orleans via the West Bank Expressway, with limited public transit options available.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Mississippi River, with basic shopping and dining options located along the main thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of older single-family homes and small multi-family units, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily influenced by the maritime, logistics, and industrial sectors located along the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with the West Bank Expressway serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely infill-focused, with significant emphasis on infrastructure resilience and flood-mitigation projects.
The Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a recurring cycle.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish school and municipal taxes, along with specific levee district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant flood and wind exposure, necessitating participation in federal and state-backed programs.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure document detailing known defects and conditions of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.14.7 mi
- Game On Social Hub4.59.4 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.65.4 mi
- Storyland4.56.7 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.65.1 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.55.5 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.64.9 mi
- Preservation Hall4.76.1 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.7 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.2 mi
- French Market4.56.4 mi
- Audubon Aquarium4.45.9 mi
- Audubon Zoo4.51.9 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.2 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- Napoleon House4.66 mi
- New Orleans Museum of Art4.76.7 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- New Orleans City Park4.87.8 mi
- Louis Armstrong Park4.56.3 mi
- Audubon Park4.72 mi
- Lafreniere Park4.78.3 mi
- New Orleans RV Resort & Marina4.210.8 mi
- Mid City Yacht Club4.55.7 mi
- Jean Lafitte Harbor4.817 mi
- Southern Yacht Club4.59.1 mi
- Seabrook Harbor & Marine4.510.8 mi
- TPC Louisiana4.63 mi
- Bayou Oaks At City Park48.6 mi
- Golf Club at Audubon Park4.42.2 mi
- Chateau Golf & Country Club4.511.3 mi
- Loft18 Metairie4.55.6 mi
- Lakeside Shopping Center4.47.6 mi
- French Market4.56.4 mi
- Riverwalk Outlets4.45.7 mi
- Rouses Market4.55.2 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.24.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational space and sports facilities.
Provides access to outdoor exercise and river views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.