Population 6,505 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westlake
Household size in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.44 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.56 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.46 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Westlake are small: just 1.46 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only four of Seattle's 67 neighborhoods have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Westlake is young: half of its residents are under 31.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 39.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of Seattle's 67 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 0.7% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Westlake: 1.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Westlake has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Seattle neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westlake
Renters in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Westlake rent: 81.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 18.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Westlake is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Seattle area (6.6%). Vacancy has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Westlake has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only one other Seattle neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,214 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,444 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,028 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,463 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,249 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westlake costs $2,463 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,249 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westlake
Bachelor's degrees in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Westlake: 88.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 23.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Westlake has the highest share of college graduates of any Seattle neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Westlake: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Few Seattle neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 67.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westlake
| Period | Westlake | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westlake is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westlake compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | 1.46 | 31.1 | 1.2% | 81.1% | 10.7% | 2005 | $2,463 | 88.9% | 99.2% | 5.3% |
| Queen Anne | 2.04 | 36.5 | 3.9% | 51.4% | 9.7% | 1955 | $2,155 | 76.5% | 98.4% | 3.8% |
| South Lake Union | 1.40 | 29.6 | 1.3% | 93.3% | 14.6% | 2013 | $2,571 | 80.3% | 98.7% | 4.4% |
| Eastlake | 1.66 | 36.7 | 2.4% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,913 | 81.5% | 99.1% | 6.3% |
| Uptown | 1.41 | 34.5 | 1.7% | 78.1% | 12.8% | 1989 | $2,093 | 71.2% | 97.2% | 6.0% |
| Belltown | 1.43 | 34.3 | 2.0% | 83.2% | 17.2% | 2005 | $2,448 | 77.7% | 97.3% | 6.1% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.63 | 34.6 | 2.9% | 74.1% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,010 | 75.3% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Interbay | 2.07 | 35.5 | 4.5% | 55.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,495 | 71.4% | 99.0% | 3.5% |
| Fremont | 1.73 | 33.3 | 3.5% | 66.0% | 5.8% | 1978 | $2,103 | 84.1% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| Montlake | 2.46 | 44.7 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 1938 | $3,260 | 84.2% | 98.0% | 4.2% |
| First Hill | 1.54 | 31.4 | 4.3% | 88.3% | 11.1% | 1993 | $2,029 | 67.3% | 96.5% | 9.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westlake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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