At a Glance
Median Income
$174,069
$95,373 per capita
Home Value
$1,212,800
Zillow: $1,549,740
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
2,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westlake Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westlake Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westlake Village a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westlake Village residents earn a median household income of $174,069 , which is 132% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,373. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake Village is $1,212,800 , 330% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,549,740. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Westlake Village reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,261/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.4% of adults in Westlake Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westlake Village has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,829
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density1,508/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$174,069
Per Capita$95,373
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,212,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$1,549,740
Housing Units3,250
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property2,261/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary526/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation993 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Westlake Village was founded in 1981.
The median home in Westlake Village was built in 1975.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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