Westlake, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Westlake is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 33,972, part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $428,966. Median household income is $103,658.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 33,972 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $428,966 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $103,658 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.7 minutes
  • Part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

33,972

Source: Census ACS

$428,966

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$103,658

Source: Census ACS

23.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

110 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cuyahoga County (county-level results)

65%
34%
Democrat 376,384
Republican 195,164
Leans D+31.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 66.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 61.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 57.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.3

Location

Westlake, OH (41.4535, -81.9218)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.