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Westlake

California · 7,505 residents (2025 est.) · 5.187 sq mi
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#62Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#123Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,331,400#264Highest median household incomeof 6,818$179,954#341Most work-from-homeof 6,82630.5%
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,954. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,331,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,743
−7%since 2000
from 8,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 1,624 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+10%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Westlake
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(262)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(449)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(461)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197%(541)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(232)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(561)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(758)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(1,136)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(1,186)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.8%(1,221)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(639)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(297)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$179,954
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,870
+77%since 2000
from $49,596 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−12%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,331,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,582 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+3%since 2009
from 7.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westlake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(7,248)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(386)
Asian6%(498)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,668)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(796)
Asian7.6%(590)
Other8.8%(678)
Diversity Score
55
+70%since 2009
from 32 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.9%(456)
Colombian1.7%(130)
Salvadoran0.9%(71)
Dominican0.4%(32)
Peruvian0.4%(31)
Cuban0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese2.3%(176)
Taiwanese1.5%(113)
Korean1.1%(85)
Asian Indian0.8%(60)
Kazakh0.7%(53)
Japanese0.6%(43)
Vietnamese0.3%(22)
Filipino0.1%(11)
Thai0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish9.5%(738)
German8.6%(664)
Italian7.4%(572)
English7.1%(551)
Iranian5.3%(411)
Polish4.1%(314)
Russian3.4%(260)
American2%(158)
French1.1%(88)
Israeli0.9%(68)
Ukrainian0.8%(65)
Scottish0.8%(60)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(50)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(50)
Norwegian0.6%(49)
Swedish0.5%(40)
British0.5%(39)
Hungarian0.4%(29)
Welsh0.4%(28)
Lithuanian0.3%(24)
Romanian0.3%(22)
Arab0.2%(19)
Slovak0.1%(11)
Brazilian0.1%(10)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Swiss0.1%(10)
Moroccan0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(9)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Latvian0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(7)
Austrian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.9%(744)
Married63.3%(1,892)
Widowed2%(59)
Divorced9.8%(293)
Women 15+
Never married26.5%(949)
Married54.6%(1,955)
Widowed8.1%(289)
Divorced10.9%(390)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, California?

Westlake, California has about 7,743 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, California?

The typical household in Westlake, California earns about $179,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, California expensive?

In Westlake, California, the median home is worth about $1,331,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, California?

About 63.8% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, California?

About 5.8% of people in Westlake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westlake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westlake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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