What are the schools like in Westlake, OH?

Westlake is served primarily by Westlake City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Westlake?

The median household income in Westlake, OH is $103,658 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Westlake, OH?

Westlake has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.8 inches.

Westlake, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westlake, OH affordable or expensive?

Westlake's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westlake is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $310,600 and the median rent is $1,387 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westlake, OH?

Westlake has a violent crime rate of 29.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 649.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westlake, OH a Good Place to Live?

Westlake is a small city of 34,027 in Ohio, with a median household income of $103,658 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Westlake stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westlake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westlake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.6

Westlake's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westlake costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westlake, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$310,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,387	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westlake's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.2 /100k

Property Crime

649.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westlake is served primarily by Westlake City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westlake, OH	National Avg
School District	Westlake City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westlake sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 63.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westlake, OH
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	63.8"

Demographics

Metric	Westlake, OH	National Avg
Population	34,027	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Olmsted, OH 2 mi Bay Village, OH 3 mi Avon, OH 4 mi Fairview Park, OH 4 mi Rocky River, OH 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Westlake

Westlake, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44145

Westlake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westlake, OH affordable or expensive?

Westlake's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westlake roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $310,600 and median rent is $1,387/month.

What is the crime rate in Westlake, OH?

Westlake's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 649.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westlake?

Public schools in Westlake are operated by Westlake City. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westlake, OH a good place to live?

Westlake, OH has a population of 34,027, a median household income of $103,658, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westlake?

Westlake averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 63.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westlake?

Westlake, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44145.

What is the population of Westlake?

The population of Westlake, Ohio is 34,027 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westlake?

Key numbers for living in Westlake: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $310,600, median household income $103,658, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westlake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.