At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$187,283 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,085,191
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°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
3.2 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $187,283. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,085,191. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Safety & Crime
Westlake reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 593/100K.
Education
76.0% of adults in Westlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westlake has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,543
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$187,283
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$3,085,191
Housing Units472
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property593/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation625 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Westlake was founded in 1847.
The median home in Westlake was built in 2010.
42.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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