At a Glance
Median Income
$67,691
$38,893 per capita
Home Value
$168,200
Zillow: $179,363
Median Rent
$960/mo
43.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
2,501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 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
3.2 / 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 $67,691 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,363. Median rent is $960/month, with 43.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Westlake reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,501/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Westlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westlake has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,794
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,255/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,691
Per Capita$38,893
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,200
Rent$960
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$179,363
Housing Units2,500
Rent Burden43.4%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property2,501/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary1,412/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain69.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Westlake was founded in 1945.
The median home in Westlake was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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