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West Lake Forest
  • Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
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Neighborhood
New Orleans

West Lake Forest

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

West Lake Forest is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana with a population of 1,364. West Lake Forest is in Orleans Parish. Living in West Lake Forest offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in West Lake Forest and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Lake Forest are above average.

About

About West Lake Forest...
Population
1,364

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$172,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$962
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    73%
  • Own
    27%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,795.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    349.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    3,871.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    5,270.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    2,075.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$26,516
National
$69,021
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

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