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Westlake, TX

Westlake, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population1,543
Foreign Born3.2%
Population Density224people per mi²
Median Age46.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

464/100

364% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Westlake, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $140k$263k
Comfortable $788k$1.2M
Luxury $452k+$700k+
Elite (Top 5%) $967k+$1.5M+
Affordability Ratio

22%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
30
Poor
1
Negative
8

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

8.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.1mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

11.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Fort Worth, TX

13.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf4Nearest 4.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 28.5 mi
Marina4Nearest 5.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 12.8 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 6.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A+
Elite

An elite concentration of wealth — high incomes, strong home values, advanced degrees, and minimal poverty signal a top-tier socioeconomic profile.

Median HHI
>$250k
233% above US avg

Census doesn't track above $250K

Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.9M
186% above US avg
College Educated
76.0%
117% above US avg
WFH
42.8%
199% above US avg
Homeownership
97.8%
50% above US avg
Median Home
>$2M
609% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Westlake, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season277 days343 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.0"
Elevation673 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair224/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 329 mi · coast 260 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$354.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW11 mi away
Distance to State Capital191 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison22 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-14T04:37:30.000Z

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