Westlake, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Westlake, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,104 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2140.0 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.8 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,400 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Westlake grew by 10.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,104 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Westlake is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.5% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,001 17.6% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,693 16.7% -4.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,657 22.5% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,615 22.3% +4.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.5% of the people living in Westlake and men 47.5%.
- Women 52.5% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 47.5% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Westlake has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,096 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.04% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westlake is about 55% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $381,914 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,570 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Westlake is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,570 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westlake spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.8 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,921 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.4% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,757 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,926 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Westlake is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Westlake has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Westlake has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Westlake | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Westlake, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
Westlake, OH is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 34,104 residents against a local median of 25,317. Where Westlake, OH breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 19% above the local median of $319,718 at $381,914.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $111,096 against a local median of $93,104, 19% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 19% above the local median it puts Westlake, OH at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $174,664 on median home price, so Westlake, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Westlake, OH has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake, OH | 34,104 | $111,096 #2/4 | $381,914 #1/4 | 22.9 min #4/4 |
| North Olmsted, OH | 31,891 | $84,003 | $337,163 | 21.8 min |
| Rocky River, OH | 21,449 | $93,104 | $319,718 | 21.4 min |
| Avon, OH | 25,317 | $132,182 | $162,500 | 22.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westlake, Ohio.
How many people live in Westlake, Ohio?
About 34,104 people live in Westlake, Ohio, in 14,400 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 48.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 12 years.
Is Westlake, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Westlake, Ohio has 2,140 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Westlake, Ohio?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($381,914 against $111,096), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,570 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Westlake, Ohio?
Unemployment in Westlake, Ohio is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Westlake, Ohio have a college degree?
54.8% of adults in Westlake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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