Living in Westlake Village, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westlake Village · Census data 2020–2024
Westlake Village has 1,414 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $116,563 (40% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $239,200.
Westlake Village is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westlake Village at a glance
- Population
- 1,414
- Median age
- 45State: 39
- Median household income
- $116,563State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westlake Village a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westlake Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westlake Village the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,589 a month in housing costs.
Westlake Village median household income
The median household income in Westlake Village is $116,563 and the income per person is $53,716. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Westlake Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 515
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.75
Westlake Village demographics
- Population
- 1,414
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westlake Village ›
Education in Westlake Village
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Westlake Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westlake Village
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Westlake Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Winnebago | 2,981 | $92,614 | $194,000 | $992 |
| Durand | 1,592 | $65,688 | $135,500 | $796 |
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
| Davis | 535 | $62,050 | $142,700 | $919 |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | $108,355 | $237,300 | $1,318 |
| Rock City | 441 | $68,125 | $122,700 | $842 |
| German Valley | 467 | $73,661 | $130,300 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Westlake Village, IL?
The median household income in Westlake Village is $116,563, 40% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westlake Village?
The median home value in Westlake Village is $239,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Westlake Village, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Westlake Village?
The median age in Westlake Village is 45 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Westlake Village?
The average commute to work in Westlake Village is 28 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westlake Village?
The unemployment rate in Westlake Village is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westlake Village?
30.4% of adults in Westlake Village have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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