Living in Westlake, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westlake · Census data 2020–2024
Westlake has 4,743 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $68,381 (13% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $166,100, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Westlake at a glance
- Population
- 4,743
- Median age
- 40State: 38
- Median household income
- $68,381State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $166,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westlake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Westlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westlake the median home value is $166,100, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
Westlake median household income
The median household income in Westlake is $68,381 and the income per person is $42,234. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Westlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,524
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Westlake demographics
- Population
- 4,743
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 2,046
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westlake ›
Education in Westlake
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Westlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westlake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Westlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,292 |
| Carlyss | 4,412 | $78,179 | $173,200 | $1,358 |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| DeQuincy | 2,931 | $44,281 | $124,500 | $760 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | $106,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Westlake, LA?
The median household income in Westlake is $68,381, 13% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westlake?
The median home value in Westlake is $166,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Westlake?
The median gross rent in Westlake is $1,049 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Westlake, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Westlake?
The median age in Westlake is 40 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Westlake?
The average commute to work in Westlake is 28 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westlake?
The unemployment rate in Westlake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westlake?
24.1% of adults in Westlake 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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