Westlake Village, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Westlake Village is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,282. Residents earn $143,424 per year, which is 91% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,282 Population 1,393/sq mi density
$143,424 Median Income $55,163 per capita
$210,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$143,424 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,900 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,424
91% higher than US avg
Home Value $210,900
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Westlake Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,282
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$143,424
Per Capita$55,163
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$18,798M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Libraries12

Is Westlake Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westlake Village receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Westlake Village stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westlake Village is $143,424, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Westlake Village among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westlake Village is $210,900, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Westlake Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Westlake Village has a population of 1,282 with a density of 1,393 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

1,282
Total Population
1,393
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Westlake Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westlake Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westlake Village is $143,424, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Westlake Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,424
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,163
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
IRS Avg AGI$65,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,870
County GDP$18,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants623
Healthcare668
Retail907
Manufacturing521

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,763
93% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Westlake Village is $210,900, 25% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,900
25% below US avg
Median List Price$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
$/Sq Ft$151
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,763
93% above US avg
Effective Rate3.21%
In Westlake Village, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westlake Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities668

Crime Rates: Westlake Village vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Westlake Village has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,393/sq mi
Coordinates42.3098°N, 89.2925°W
County FIPS17201
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49%
D 49.5%

Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,393/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities668
Restaurants623
Retail Stores907

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Work from Home12.7%

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