Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability39
Walkability47
Commute79
Public Transit44
Affordability46
Public Safety58
Airports47
Hospitals28
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$85kMedian 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
$382kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$833Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
St Francis Xavier School
1 miles, W
Metairie Park Country Day School
1 miles, W
Jesuit High School
1 miles, SE
St Catherine of Siena
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
Xavier University of Louisiana
2 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
3 miles, SW
Tulane University of Louisiana
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
2 miles, SW
Omega Hospital, Llc
3 miles, W
University Medical Center New Orleans
3 miles, SE
Tulane Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, New Orleans, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
69 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
72 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
112 miles, NE