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Westlake Village, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,282 Population 1,393/sq mi density
$143,424 Median Income $55,163 per capita
$210,900 Home Value $225,947 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Westlake Village, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,424
91% above
$55,163 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
25% below
Zillow: $225,947
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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)

Income
191%
Home Value
75%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westlake Village a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $143,424 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,163. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% 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.

Safety & Crime

Westlake Village reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,512/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$143,424
Per Capita$55,163
Unemployment5.7%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,512/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.