NEIGHBORHOOD
Westlake
California · Los Angeles · 100,212 residents · 2.70 sq mi
The short version
With 100,212 people, Westlake is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. 5% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 51%. The typical home is worth $856,253. The poverty rate is 28.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 37,143 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 30 census tracts that make up Westlake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
100,212
Population density
37,143 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.70 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,959
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,603
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Retail trade9.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Other services4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$856,253
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,532
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.1%
94.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(7,095)
Black7.6%(7,592)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(63,385)
Asian19.4%(19,412)
Other2.7%(2,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(7,095)
Black7.6%(7,592)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(63,385)
Asian19.4%(19,412)
Other2.7%(2,728)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
50.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westlake, Los Angeles, California?
Westlake, Los Angeles, California has about 100,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westlake, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Westlake, Los Angeles, California earns about $51,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westlake, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Westlake, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $856,253, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.
How educated are people in Westlake, Los Angeles, California?
About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Los Angeles, California?
About 28.7% of people in Westlake, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024