At a Glance
Median Income
$140,000
$59,102 per capita
Home Value
$629,100
Zillow: $478,398
Violent Crime
526/100K
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westlake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westlake residents earn a median household income of $140,000 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,102. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake is $629,100 , 123% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $478,398. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2019.
Safety & Crime
Westlake reports 526 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.2% of adults in Westlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westlake has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,876
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,000
Per Capita$59,102
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A
Home Value$629,100
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$478,398
Housing Units679
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent526/100K
Property789/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault526/100K
Burglary789/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute52 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Westlake was built in 2019.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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