Westlake Corner, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Westlake Corner is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,824. Residents earn $74,078 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,824 Population 137/sq mi density
$74,078 Median Income $63,808 per capita
$456,300 Home Value
$1,338 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,078 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$456,300 home value, $1,338/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,078
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $456,300
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.7%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,338
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Westlake Corner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,824
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,078
Per Capita$63,808
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,746M
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$456,300
Rent$1,338
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation901 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Libraries6

Is Westlake Corner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westlake Corner receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Westlake Corner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westlake Corner is $74,078, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westlake Corner is $456,300, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,338 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Westlake Corner enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Westlake Corner has a population of 1,824 with a density of 137 people per square mile. The median age is 60.2 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

1,824
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
60.2yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.2%
Female 57.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Westlake Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westlake Corner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westlake Corner is $74,078, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Westlake Corner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,078
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$63,808
Avg Weekly Wage$930
IRS Avg AGI$87,825

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,307
County GDP$2,746M

Business (County)

Restaurants110
Healthcare164
Retail228
Manufacturing79

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,708
23% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Westlake Corner is $456,300, 62% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,338 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$456,300
62% above US avg
Median List Price$450,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$450,000
$/Sq Ft$247
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory24

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,338
15% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,708
23% below US avg
Effective Rate0.59%
In Westlake Corner, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westlake Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.2%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death8,449/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access55.8%
Healthcare Facilities164

Crime Rates: Westlake Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Westlake Corner has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation901 ft (275 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates37.1186°N, 79.6979°W
County FIPS51019
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 24.4%

Winner: Republican by 50.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
15% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density137/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants110
Retail Stores228

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home15.0%

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