Westlake Village, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,829 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$174,069 Median Income $95,373 per capita
$1,212,800 Home Value $1,570,507 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,950 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$174,069 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,212,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Westlake Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation993 ft (303 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Coordinates34.1367°N, 118.8174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median80.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %10.4%
Unhealthy Days133

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,967 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 27 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 34 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 77 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 138 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 24 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 103 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 92 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 29 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 33 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 111 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 29 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 116 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 86 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 46 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 32 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 29 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 29 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 29 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 141 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 69 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 55 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 66 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 79 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 72 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 87 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 92 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 49 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 17 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 66 km 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 100 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 20 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 27 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 57 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 99 km
2009 STATION 165,368 66 km
2006 DAY 159,713 55 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 64 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 84 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 22 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 1 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 38 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 43 km
2016 SAND 41,561 51 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 54 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 15 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 96 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 43 km
2016 REY 33,323 97 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 68 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 66 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 41 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Westlake Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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