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Westlake, FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population

4,237

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

666

ZIP codes

0

Westlake and its ZIP codes

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Westlake at a glance

  • Westlake is 59% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $131,925, 77% above the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $649,700 (81% above Florida).

Local data for Westlake, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westlake, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$131,925

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$649,700

Homeownership

98.8%

Bachelor's or higher

56.5%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

45.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (507), Puerto Ricans (394), Italian Americans (374).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palm Beach County. PPP loans are for Westlake.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$82,085

670,798 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$126,852

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.81B

FY 2026, $8,585 per person

Palm Beach County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Westlake, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit1.7%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home17.6%

Average one-way commute: 45.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westlake, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,296

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

69,154

13.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 56°F

66.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westlake, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.7%

U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

8.4%

U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Westlake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
The AcreageCensus-designated place1.8 mi34
Loxahatchee GrovesTown2.8 mi12.5
Royal Palm BeachVillage5.3 mi11.4
West Palm BeachCity8 mi53.9
WellingtonVillage8.1 mi45.1
Plantation Mobile Home ParkCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
Palm Beach GardensCity10 mi59.2
Lake Belvedere EstatesCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
Royal Palm EstatesCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
Stacey StreetCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
Schall CircleCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
HaverhillTown11 mi0.6
WestgateCensus-designated place12 mi1.5
Gun Club EstatesCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
GreenacresCity13 mi6.1
Jupiter FarmsCensus-designated place13 mi15.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westlake, FL in?
Westlake is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of Westlake, FL?
About 4,237 people live in Westlake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westlake?
Nearby places include The Acreage (1.8 mi), Loxahatchee Groves (2.8 mi), Royal Palm Beach (5.3 mi), West Palm Beach (8 mi), Wellington (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023