Westlake, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cuyahoga County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Westlake based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Westlake
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 66Income: 73Home Value: 34Safety: 100Education: 61Median Age: 79Climate: 50Cost of Living: 76

Quick Stats

Population

34,036

2023 ACS

Median Income

$110,101

2023

Median Home Value

$336,100

2023

Median Rent

$1,480

2023

Median Age

47.1

Unemployment

3.3%

Cost of Living Index

152.2

100 = national avg

Westlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with a population of 34,036 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Westlake is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Westlake is $110,101, and the median home value is $336,100. The cost of living index is 152.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,480 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, and the median age is 47.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

34,036

Male

15,846

46.6%

Female

18,190

53.4%

Median Age

47.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

42.5%

High School or Higher

53.1%

Foreign Born

12.7%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

45.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.252

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

86.0%

Foreign Born

12.7%

White
86.0%
Black
2.0%
Asian
6.8%
Native American
0.0%
Two or More
4.7%
Other
0.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%

1,321 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
111 (8.4%)
Puerto Rican
532 (40.3%)
Cuban
98 (7.4%)
Salvadoran
10 (0.8%)
Colombian
11 (0.8%)
Honduran
8 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
550 (41.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,097 (47.5%)
Chinese
391 (16.9%)
Filipino
245 (10.6%)
Vietnamese
22 (1.0%)
Korean
239 (10.4%)
Japanese
10 (0.4%)
Pakistani
179 (7.8%)
Taiwanese
39 (1.7%)
Other Asian
85 (3.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
9 (90.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

32,675

English Only

84.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Arabic

1,599 speakers

Limited English

2.8%

Language Distribution

Arabic
1,599 (4.9%)
Other Indo-European
1,255 (3.8%)
Slavic Languages
567 (1.7%)
Other Asian
402 (1.2%)
Spanish
356 (1.1%)
Chinese
343 (1.0%)
Korean
172 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
164 (0.5%)
German
138 (0.4%)
Tagalog
113 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.2%

Limited English Proficiency

2.8%

Arabic
19.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
9.5% limited English
Other Asian
6.7% limited English
Spanish
22.8% limited English
Chinese
55.7% limited English
Korean
44.2% limited English
Other Languages
24.7% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,463

4.3% of population

Disability Rate

17.3%

253 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$69,313

Unemployment Rate

9.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
21.5%
Vietnam
39.0%
Korea
5.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.1%
35-54
19.7%
55-64
9.7%
65-74
18.4%
75+
44.2%

Male Veterans

1,303

89.1%

Female Veterans

160

10.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$69,313

Non-Veteran Income

$56,617

Difference

$12,696

22.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

253

Without Disability

1,210

Disability Rate

17.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

33,903

#1 Ancestry

German

21.2% (7,211)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

18.4% (6,278)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

10.2% (3,478)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
21.2%
Irish
18.4%
Italian
10.2%
English
8.7%
Arab
7.4%
Polish
7.2%
American
5.1%
Slovak
3.4%
French
3.0%
Hungarian
2.8%
Ukrainian
1.6%
European
1.2%
Scottish
1.2%
Greek
1.2%
Dutch
0.9%
Czech
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Norwegian
0.8%
Swedish
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,574

Family Households

8,852

60.7%

Married Couples

7,421

50.9%

Non-Family Households

5,722

39.3%

Single Mother Households

961

6.6%

Single Father Households

470

3.2%

Living Alone

5,232

35.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,651

In Married Couple

5,631

84.7%

With Single Mother

643

9.7%

With Single Father

377

5.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$152,287

Married Couple Income

$175,774

Single Mother Income

$70,164

Single Father Income

$78,819

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

1.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

322

Grandparents Responsible

80

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$110,101

+50% vs national

Per Capita Income

$68,847

+85% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.1%

-63% vs national

Gini Index

0.4889

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.3%

-37% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.6%

of households

How Westlake Compares

Westlake vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westlake is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Westlake. The median household income here is $110,101.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.1%
$25-50K
12.7%
$50-75K
14.4%
$75-100K
9.9%
$100-150K
20.0%
$150-200K
11.6%
$200K+
23.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

-31% vs OH avg

Labor Force

17,121

Employed

16,557

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

42.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

53.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

47.1

Work from Home

19.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

152.2

100 = national avg

+52.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$66,954

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$158,256

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
178.9
Food
134.2
Transportation
118.9
Healthcare
127.3
Utilities
136.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,058

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,279

per month

The median household income in Westlake, OH is $110,101, which is 50.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $68,847. The poverty rate of 5.1% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4889, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 17,121. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 19.2% working from home. About 73.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 152.2, which is 52.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 178.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $66,954 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$391,325

Median List Price

$625,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$201

Days on Market

46

Active Inventory

54

Months of Supply

2.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$399,902

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,943

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

12.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

37.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
12.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
37.5%
Listings with Price Drops
25.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 8.7%List Price โ†‘ 51.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

24

New Listings

18

Pending Sales

24

Homes Sold โ†“ 22.6%New Listings โ†“ 52.6%Pending โ†“ 36.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$201

Median List $/SF

$225

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 3.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 21.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Westlake, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cleveland, OH metro area, home prices have risen 321.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cleveland, OH housing market rather than Westlake alone.

40yr โ†‘ 321.7%20yr โ†‘ 73.8%10yr โ†‘ 98.7%5yr โ†‘ 54%2yr โ†‘ 13.5%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cleveland, OH

Westlake vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westlake is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$336,100

Median Rent

$1,480

Total Housing Units

15,781

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Owner Occupied

72.8%

Renter Occupied

27.2%

Median Property Tax

$5,640

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,426

Housing Types

Single Family
67.4%
Multi-Family
32.2%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,640

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.68%

of home value

Median Home Value

$336,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,378

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,640) by the median home value ($336,100). In Westlake, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.68%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Westlake, OH is $391,325 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 46 days on the market. 12.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $201. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,943/month. About 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 15,781 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,640. The effective tax rate is 1.68%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.29

per 1,000 residents

-89% vs national

Property Crime Rate

6.49

per 1,000 residents

-62% vs national

Total Crimes

232

2024

Violent Clearance

40%

cases solved

Property Clearance

21%

cases solved

YoY Change

-33.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Westlake Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Westlake vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westlake is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 40.8%Property โ†“ 51.8%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Westlake police solve 80% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent50.150.0%
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent50.1580.0%
BurglaryProperty150.4413.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty2005.8521.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty70.2042.9%

Westlake, OH reported 10 violent crimes and 222 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.29 per 1,000 residents is 88.8% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 40% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 200 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 60.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024102220.296.49
2023151850.445.46
2022141410.424.18
2017133660.4011.32
2016144610.4314.25
2015164360.4913.47

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

64.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

98.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$246.6M

Individual Assistance

$7.5M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $238.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$231.2M$5.9M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Due to the Reโ€ฆ โ†’HurricaneJan 2013$11.0Mโ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowApr 2008$39Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJul 2006โ€”$36K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$167Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004$2.9M$393K
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$1.3Mโ€”
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoAug 2003โ€”$1.1M
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormNov 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1989โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Winds, Tornadoes, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJul 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes & Severe Storms โ†’TornadoApr 1965โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,729

Total Claims Paid

$35,231,146

Avg Claim Payout

$20,377

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

19

Federal Funding

$10,980,472

Properties Protected

88

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine6$6,273,880
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine6$869,410
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine4$576,041
300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects1$2,670,713
203.3: Wet Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine1$48,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Westlake has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,729 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $246,565,199 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,483,766 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.7%

8.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.1%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.0%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

17.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.2%

Mobility

11.0%

Cognitive

9.4%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Westlake has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Uh St John Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Uh St John Medical CenterIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Fairview Hospital7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Southwest General Health Center9.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Parma Community General Hospital10.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-18% vs national

Drive Alone

73.4%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-74% vs national

Work From Home

19.2%

+106% vs national

Carpool

5.4%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Westlake's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202111000
202011000
201922100
201833120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Westlake, OH is 19 minutes, which is 18.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 73.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 19.2% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. 5.4% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.3%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

14,574

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.3%
Cellular Data Plan
86.7%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.3%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.1%

of households

Tablet

74.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.7%
Smartphone
91.8%
Desktop / Laptop
88.1%
Tablet
74.5%
Smartphone Only
4.4%
No Computer
3.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-40% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-8% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Westlake vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

93.1% of households in Westlake have broadband internet access. 85.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Westlake is located in Cuyahoga County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Westlake.

Election Overview

Source: Cuyahoga County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

376,384

65.4%

GOP Votes

195,164

33.9%

Total Votes

575,890

Margin

D+31.5%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+31.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024376,384195,164575,89065.4%33.9%D+31.5
2020416,176202,699625,67066.5%32.4%D+34.1
2016383,974179,894583,23065.8%30.8%D+35.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cuyahoga County recorded 575,890 total votes. Democrats won the county with 65.4% of the vote compared to 33.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+31.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cuyahoga County has shifted 3.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

201

Total Assets

$521.6M

Total Income

$170.3M

Per 10K Residents

59.1

nonprofits

+28.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

38

Median Assets

$256K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
31
Philanthropy
27
Education
26
Religion
17
Arts & Culture
14
Housing & Shelter
8
Voluntary Health
6
Recreation & Sports
6
Health Care
5
Youth Development
4
Public Benefit
3
Environment
2
Mental Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
International
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
81.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $426.2M of $521.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Westlake

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATIONHealth Care$170.9M$27.3M2003
HCS FOUNDATIONโ€”$105.4M$28.4M1961
LUTHER HOUSEHousing & Shelter$40.1M$4.4M1999
NORDSON CORPORATION FOUNDATIONโ€”$34.2M$6.9M1988
LUTHERAN HOMEReligion$22.0M$14.2M1946
DAVID AND JACQUIE CLARK FAMILY FUNDPhilanthropy$12.5M$3.3M2017
WEST HAVEN FOUNDATION FOR RETARDEDHousing & Shelter$12.4M$2.3M1973
WELCOME HOUSE INCHuman Services$10.1M$20.2M1995
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYEducation$9.7M$4.7M1996
KENDAL AT HOMEHuman Services$8.9M$6.3M2004
RICHARD DESICH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.3M$281K2010
BLOSSOM HILL INCHuman Services$8.0M$9.0M1969
HEIMBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION 122089โ€”$6.3M$2.5M1990
DEVON OAKS ASSISTED LIVING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$5.9M$6.0M2000
FERRY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.0M$2.3M2002
YOUTH CHALLENGEโ€”$4.8M$2.7M1983
YALE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP OF CLEVELANDEducation$4.3M$617K1952
WEST CLEVELAND MUSLIM ASSOCIATION INCReligion$4.1M$956K2012
THE ARTHUR B MCBRIDE SR FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.4M$1.6M1989
AWAKENING ANGELSMedical Research$3.2M$655K2013
THE MAUREEN AND STANLEY MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.2M$2.1M2008
ST BERNADETTE CARITAS SOCIETY ENDOWMENT FUNDHuman Services$2.8M$608K2007
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL INCโ€”$2.5M$1.4M1973
JOHN MCLENDON MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONEducation$2.1M$112K2003
WIGS FOR KIDS INCHealth Care$2.1M$1.6M1994
WESCO HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$1.8M$516K2006
DR VASU & LISA PANDRANGI & FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$382K2018
MIKES KIDSPhilanthropy$1.7M$289K2006
FOCUS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$1.8M1997
TOUSSAINT RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVANCYEnvironment$1.4M$932K2021
THE BONNIE BELL FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.4M$36K1969
FAR WEST CENTERโ€”$1.4M$1.2M1974
CAROL & CHARLES A RINI SR FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$495K1997
GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCArts & Culture$1.3M$826K2001
WEBER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$25K2019
FOUNDATION OF THE NATL ASSOC OF COLLEGIATE DIRECTORS OF ATHLETICSโ€”$1.2M$353K1982
JOHN MCLENDON MINORITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE FOUNDATIONEducation$1.1M$1.9M2021
OUTPOST FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$699K2015
JOSEPH V SZCEPANSKI AND BERNICE C SZCZEPANSKI LIVING TRPublic Benefit$898K$58K2010
BUNTS ROAD HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$774K$111K2008
WESTSHORE MONTESSORI ASSOCIATIONEducation$680K$988K1968
AVATAR FOUNDATIONEducation$587K$40K2006
THE SWAMINATHAN AND GARG FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$567K$51K2007
COLLEGIATE COMMISSIONS ASSOCIATION DIVISION IIEducation$434K$107K2000
MINORITY OPPORTUNITIES ATHLETICS ASSOCIATIONPhilanthropy$422K$332K2001
MEALS ON WHEELS CLEVELAND WESTโ€”$407K$282K2016
THE JAMES WEILAND FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$395K$1.0M2004
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC & STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROFESโ€”$393K$790K1992
ST KIZITO FOUNDATIONInternational$370K$308K2014
BRIDGE TO MOBILITYHuman Services$344K$634K2013

Westlake, OH has 201 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $521.6M. The most common category is Human Services, with 31 organizations. 38 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 59.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

529

Total Approved

$139.6M

Jobs Supported

4,647

Per 10K Residents

155.4

SBA loans

+11.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

57

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

228 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

501

Total Amount

$126.1M

Avg Loan

$251,631

Median Loan

$92,500

SBA Guaranteed

$91.3M(72%)

Jobs Supported

4,284

5045% of all loans

Loans

28

Total Amount

$13.5M

Avg Loan

$481,536

Median Loan

$341,500

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

116

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$44.6M

32% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$384,164

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services64 loans
NAICS 54
$15.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance53 loans
NAICS 62
$11.2M
Accommodation & Food Services46 loans
NAICS 72
$18.7M
Other Services43 loans
NAICS 81
$10.7M
Retail Trade41 loans
NAICS 44
$10.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Party Animal Llc1$5.0M
Cwp Westlake I Llc1$5.0M
Hms Industries Llc4$4.8M
Lesjak Planning Llc2$4.1M
Corner of the Sky Llc2$3.0M
Sgt. Cleans Enterprises of Ohio Llc1$2.9M
Green Flag Metals Llc2$2.4M
C-3 Learning Llc1$2.3M
Four Star Hotels Llc1$2.2M
Innovative Confectin Solutions Llc1$2.0M

Westlake, OH has received 529 SBA loans totaling $139.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 501 loans (95% of the total), supporting 4,284 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 28 loans totaling $13.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Westlake is The Huntington National Bank with 228 loans. That works out to 155.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

17

Total Population

468,939

Avg Median Income

$83,743

Avg Home Value

$233,518

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4401125,082$126,618$377,100$1,44620.8
4401225,456$110,174$337,200$1,50011.1
4401718,378$72,044$187,800$9816.1
4403936,235$94,128$254,800$1,06724.1
4405412,733$73,151$177,600$1,05912.5
4407032,031$85,435$202,400$1,09211.7
4410750,384$65,778$241,400$1,0115.4
4411139,950$54,790$130,000$9386.5
4411621,527$93,532$327,600$1,1464.9
4412617,012$77,944$225,800$9664.5
4413049,778$68,099$184,900$1,04517.1
4413527,591$48,930$119,100$93510.2
4413823,129$93,877$239,200$1,21013.8
4414015,992$122,083$332,500$8894.6
4414218,359$67,178$158,300$1,0907.4
4414421,266$59,775$138,000$9235.5
4414534,036$110,101$336,100$1,48015.9

Westlake, OH has 17 ZIP codes with a combined population of 468,939. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $83,743. The average median home value is $233,518. The average median monthly rent is $1,105.

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