salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,280 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 263 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westlake?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westlake
| Size | Westlake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,917 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,735 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,664 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,779 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,502 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westlake overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Westlake, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westlake
Life in Westlake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westlake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $623 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $368,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westlake, OH?
Renting in Westlake costs a median of about $1,932 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Westlake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,280 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westlake cheap or expensive?
Westlake is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $121,008. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westlake?
The median homeowner in Westlake pays $5,742 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Westlake more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Westlake?
The median home value in Westlake is $368,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
34,104 people live in Westlake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.