Census Bureau data for Westlake city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Westlake city
- What is the median household income in Westlake city?
- The median household income in Westlake city is $67,691 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Westlake city?
- The poverty rate in Westlake city is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Westlake city?
- $168,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Westlake city?
- The median gross rent in Westlake city is $960 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Westlake city residents have a college degree?
- 21.6% of adults in Westlake city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,794
Median Income
$67,691
Median Home Value
$168,200
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$25,535 (+60.6%)
Home Value:
+$53,800 (+47%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.4 pp (-21.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+9.5 pp (+78.5%)
Unemployment:
-3.5 pp (-83.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,794
Median Age
37.0
Female
48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.8%
Black 13.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.6%
Japanese
0.5%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,691
±$5,534
+$7,668 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$95,507
Median Family Income
$72,829
Poverty Rate
8.6%
-5.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
18.3%
$100–150k
11.2%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,460
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Renter-Occupied
21.1%
Vacancy Rate
17.0%
Median Home Value
$168,200
-$40,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$960
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
54.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.2%
$50–100k
5.5%
$100–200k
25.8%
$200–300k
25.6%
$300–500k
14.6%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.2%
$500–1k
46.1%
$1–1.5k
33.9%
$1.5–2k
3.0%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3+
29.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.0%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
10.0%
Housing Age
1940–1969
4.8%
1970–1999
19.3%
2000–2009
5.6%
2010+
22.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.6%
-5.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.1%
Some College / Associate
26.6%
Less Than High School
3.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
-5.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
8.9%
Government Workers
21.5%
Private For-Profit
69.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.7%
Retail
17.7%
Construction
15.9%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Transportation
6.6%
Public Admin
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
4.5%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Agriculture
1.3%
Finance
1.0%
Occupation
Management
32.6%
Sales
23.1%
Food Prep
18.5%
Production
16.6%
Construction
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.0 min
Drove Alone
74.6%
Carpool
20.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,042
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
4.1%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
21.9%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
12.5%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 20.8%
Working age (18–64): 79.2%
65 and over: 20.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.7%
Naturalized Citizen
90.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
16.2%
With a Disability
14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.8%
Has a Computer
84.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023