At a Glance
Median Income
$110,101
$68,847 per capita
Home Value
$336,100
Zillow: $405,671
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westlake residents earn a median household income of $110,101 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,847. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake is $336,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,671. Median rent is $1,480/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Westlake reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,197/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.4% of adults in Westlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westlake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population34,036
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density2,137/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,101
Per Capita$68,847
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,100
Rent$1,480
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$405,671
Housing Units15,774
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,197/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Westlake was founded in 1810.
The median home in Westlake was built in 1982.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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