What are the schools like in Westlake, TX?

Westlake is served primarily by WESTLAKE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Westlake?

The median household income in Westlake, TX is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Westlake, TX?

Westlake has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Westlake, TX affordable or expensive?

Westlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westlake is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Westlake has a violent crime rate of 373.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2309.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westlake, TX a Good Place to Live?

Westlake is a small town of 1,300 in Texas, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Westlake stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 103.3

Westlake's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westlake costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westlake, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Westlake's violent crime rate is 373.4 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

373.4 /100k

Property Crime

2309.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Westlake is served primarily by WESTLAKE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westlake, TX	National Avg
School District	WESTLAKE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westlake sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westlake, TX
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	96.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Westlake, TX	National Avg
Population	1,300	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	11.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Westlake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westlake, TX affordable or expensive?

Westlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westlake roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Westlake, TX?

Westlake's violent crime rate is 373.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2309.8 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 ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westlake, TX a good place to live?

Westlake, TX has a population of 1,300, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Westlake?

The population of Westlake, Texas is 1,300 with a median age of 47.2. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $250,001, crime index 103 (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.