How long is the commute from Westwego, LA?
Workers who live in Westwego, LA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Westwego get to work
| Means of transportation | Westwego | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±7.4 points) | 76.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±5.3 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Westwego, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westwego, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jefferson Parish (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson Parish, Westwego ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 256 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westwego
| Vehicles available | Westwego | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±5.2 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% (±8.4 points) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±6.9 points) | 35.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.2% (±4.1 points) | 14.7% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Westwego, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson Parish (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westwego
| Westwego | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.1% (±4.3 points) | 88.0% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westwego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jefferson Parish (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westwego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwego | — | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Marrero | 2.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bridge City | 2.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 3.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 3.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Harahan | 4.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Elmwood | 4.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Harvey | 4.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Estelle | 5.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson, LA (20.0 minutes), Harahan, LA (19.7 minutes), Elmwood, LA (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Harvey | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Estelle | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Terrytown | 27.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | River Ridge | 26.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Gretna | 25.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Kenner | 25.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Westwego | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Avondale | 23.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Bridge City | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Timberlane | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Marrero | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Metairie | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 16 | Jefferson | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Westwego
How long is the average commute in Westwego?
Workers who live in Westwego, LA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westwego without a car?
14.1% of households in Westwego have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westwego?
4.3% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Westwego worked from home, and 82.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwego city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwego city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwego city, Louisiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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