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Westlake

Illinois · 1,414 residents · 0.921 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $239,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,414
+10%since 2023
from 1,282 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,392 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2023
from 43.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Westlake
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,563
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,424 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,716
−3%since 2023
from $55,163 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+5%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(57)
Diversity Score18.4%(235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(148)
Diversity Score32.3%(457)
Diversity Score
32
+76%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−3%since 2023
from 28.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
Female
42.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Illinois?

Westlake, Illinois has about 1,414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Illinois?

The typical household in Westlake, Illinois earns about $116,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Illinois expensive?

In Westlake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $239,200.

How educated are people in Westlake, Illinois?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Westlake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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