At a Glance
Median Income
$143,424
$55,163 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
Zillow: $225,947
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westlake Village residents earn a median household income of $143,424 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,163. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westlake Village is $210,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,947. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
28.2% of adults in Westlake Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,282
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$143,424
Per Capita$55,163
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$225,947
Housing Units502
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Westlake Village was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.