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Westlake

California · 8,270 residents · 5.187 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $825,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 91% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,270
−1%since 2000
from 8,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+9%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Westlake
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,213
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,206
+27%since 2000
from $49,596 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.1%
US avg: 7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$825,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+65%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(7,248)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(386)
Asian6%(498)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(2,225)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(6,940)
Black1.2%(97)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(533)
Asian5.9%(485)
Other0.4%(32)
Diversity Score31.9%(2,641)
Diversity Score
32
+20%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, California?

Westlake, California has about 8,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, California?

The typical household in Westlake, California earns about $116,213 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 $825,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, California?

About 57.3% 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 3.4% 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 815 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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