Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Westlake, OH

Founded 1810Cuyahoga CountyElev. 216 m
Population
34,036
Median home
$336,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Westlake

With about 34,036 residents, Westlake is one of Ohio's notable places. Westlake was founded in 1810 and sits in Cuyahoga County. The median age is 47.1 and the median household income is $110,101. Homes carry a median value of $336,100, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.6%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Look up anyone in Westlake, OH
Search Westlake residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,036
Median age
47.1
Median household income
$110,101
Per-capita income
$68,847
Poverty rate
5.1%
High-school grad or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
23.6 min
Work from home
19.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Black1.9%
Asian6.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts61.3%
Sales & office20.7%
Service9.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$336,100
Median gross rent
$1,480/mo
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Median year built
1983
Households
14,574
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Westlake has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading82%
Math87%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Westlake High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dover Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Lee Burneson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Westlake AcademyElementarycharter
Westlake Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime88% below national
Westlake48
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2022
2022–2023
property crime70% below national
Westlake595
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↑ 42% higher than 2022
2022–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Westlake Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Westlake.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Cuyahoga County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Westlake is in Cuyahoga County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Westlake was founded in 1810 and sits in Cuyahoga County. Elevation ~216 m.

Map of Westlake
Westlake, OH
Where Westlake is
ColumbusClevelandCincinnatiToledoAkronDaytonWestlake
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clague HouseLilly House
Notable people from Westlake
Logan PaulTravis KelceRed GerardJenni MenoLuke FarrellKim SaighJack MinerRuss SinkewichLucy BementDrew Haddad
People searches in Westlake
Michael Smith (5)John Smith (5)James Smith (4)David Smith (4)Robert Smith (4)Michael Johnson (4)John Johnson (4)James Johnson (4)Michael Williams (3)William Smith (3)David Johnson (3)Robert Johnson (3)John Williams (3)Michael Brown (3)Michael Jones (3)James Williams (3)David Williams (3)John Brown (3)Robert Williams (3)John Jones (3)William Johnson (3)Mary Smith (3)James Brown (3)James Jones (3)
Nearby cities
North Ridgeville (6 mi)Lakewood (7 mi)Parma (11 mi)Elyria (11 mi)Strongsville (11 mi)Cleveland (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Westlake, OH (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Westlake, Ohio.

Michael Ray Jackson, 65
Westlake · Cuyahoga County · 44145
AKA Michael R Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Westlake — frequently asked

What is the population of Westlake, Ohio?
Westlake has a population of about 34,036, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Westlake?
The median home value in Westlake is $336,100, and the median gross rent is $1,480/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Westlake safe? What is the crime rate?
Westlake Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 48 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Westlake face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cuyahoga County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, heat wave.
How many schools are in Westlake?
Westlake has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Westlake?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Westlake. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Westlake →