Below Average CostVery SafeFranklin County Public Schools
Median Income
$69,297
household / year
Median Home Value
$383,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,355
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Westlake Corner, VA a Good Place to Live?
Westlake Corner is a small town of 1,815 in Virginia, with a median household income of $69,297
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westlake Corner stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westlake Corner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westlake Corner 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: 90.9
Westlake Corner's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westlake Corner costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westlake Corner, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$383,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,355
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,297
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westlake Corner's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.1 /100k
Property Crime
1027.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westlake Corner is served primarily by Franklin County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westlake Corner, VA
National Avg
School District
Franklin County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westlake Corner sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.9 inches of snow per year.
Westlake Corner's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westlake Corner roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $383,300 and median rent is $1,355/month.
Westlake Corner's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westlake Corner are operated by Franklin County Public Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westlake Corner, VA has a population of 1,815, a median household income of $69,297, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westlake Corner averages 47.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 5.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westlake Corner, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24101, 24184.
The population of Westlake Corner, Virginia is 1,815 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westlake Corner: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $383,300, median household income $69,297, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westlake Corner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.