Living in Westlake, TX

Explore Westlake and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,670 Population Denton & Tarrant Counties Counties Town Place Type Texas State
Overall Match8.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Westlake at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,670
Median Household Income$250,001
Median Home Value$2,000,001
Median Gross Rent$3,501
Median Age46.4
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment1.9%
Work From Home41.2%
Homeownership96.5%
Housing Vacancy0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Westlake is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Westlake Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Westlake and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.6 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly5.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Westlake

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$2,000,001
Median Gross Rent$3,501
Homeownership96.5%
Housing Vacancy0.0%
Housing Value4.4/10
Housing Stability9.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Westlake, TX

Median Household Income$250,001
Unemployment1.9%
Work From Home41.2%
Employment9.2/10
Remote Work Friendly10.0/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Westlake and how households are structured

Population1,670
Median Age46.4
Average Household Size3.0

Westlake is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Westlake

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Westlake point to very hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High96.9°F
Average Winter Low35.9°F
Annual Rainfall39.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Westlake

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Westlake & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Westlake spans Denton and Tarrant counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Westlake especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Westlake shows a population of about 1,670. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Denton County and Tarrant County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Westlake with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Westlake, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Trophy Club, TX 1.9 miles away Roanoke, TX 2.5 miles away Keller, TX 3.8 miles away Southlake, TX 3.8 miles away Flower Mound, TX 6.4 miles away Northlake, TX 6.8 miles away Colleyville, TX 7.2 miles away Bartonville, TX 7.6 miles away Double Oak, TX 7.7 miles away Haslet, TX 7.9 miles away Corral City, TX 8.0 miles away Grapevine, TX 8.2 miles away