Westlake Village is one of Southern California's most prestigious lake-centered communities — a carefully planned city of roughly 8,500 residents straddling the Ventura–Los Angeles county line around its namesake Westlake Lake, a 175-acre private, man-made lake that anchors the community's identity and its real estate values. Incorporated in 1981, the city was built around a vision of upscale, resort-style suburban living that remains intact today, with guard-gated estates, championship golf, and corporate headquarters coexisting within a genuinely small, low-density footprint.
Westlake Village grew out of the broader Conejo Valley's mid-20th-century planned-development era, with Westlake Lake created as the centerpiece of a master-planned community designed to attract affluent Los Angeles-area buyers seeking a quieter, more exclusive alternative to the city. The city incorporated in 1981, straddling Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and has since developed into one of the region's most consistently high-end submarkets, anchored by North Ranch Country Club's golf-course estates and a collection of corporate campuses that have drawn executive-level residents for decades.
Westlake Village sits along the 101 Freeway roughly 35 to 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, bordered by Thousand Oaks to the east and Agoura Hills to the south. Its position along the Conejo Valley gives residents a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters, along with views of the Santa Monica Mountains that frame much of the city's higher-elevation neighborhoods, including North Ranch.
Westlake Village remains one of Ventura County's most expensive and closely watched submarkets. As of mid-2026, reported figures vary meaningfully by source and methodology — Redfin's recent sales data placed the median sale price around $1.45 million to $1.8 million depending on the reporting window, Zillow's broader home value index showed an average around $1.6 million, and Realtor.com's June 2026 figures showed a median listing price of $1.6 million against a median sold price closer to $1.48 million. Single-family homes specifically carry a median around $1.3 million to $1.8 million, with pricing spanning from the high $800,000s for smaller homes up to $15 million or more for North Ranch's largest custom estates.
That range reflects Westlake Village's genuinely stratified micro-markets — North Ranch's guard-gated golf estates sit at the top of the pricing spectrum, while neighborhoods like Three Springs, Morrison Ranch, and areas closer to the 101 corridor offer more accessible entry points. Inventory has been relatively tight, with homes typically selling within 34 to 48 days and sale-to-list ratios often near or above 99%, reflecting sustained buyer demand even as broader Southern California market conditions have cooled.
Westlake Village offers lakefront and lake-view homes directly on or overlooking Westlake Lake, guard-gated custom estates in North Ranch Country Club with golf course frontage and mountain views, traditional single-family homes in established neighborhoods like Three Springs and Morrison Estates, and a smaller supply of townhomes and condominiums providing more accessible entry points into the city's otherwise premium market.
Many properties feature Mediterranean and contemporary architecture, private pools, and outdoor living spaces designed around the valley's year-round climate, with North Ranch's custom estates representing the top tier for buyers seeking privacy, acreage, and golf-course access.
North Ranch Country Club stands as Westlake Village's most prestigious address — a guard-gated community of custom estates built around championship golf, commanding prices that regularly reach into the double-digit millions for the largest and most recently updated homes. Westlake Lake's immediate shoreline offers the city's most distinctive lifestyle proposition, with private boat docks and lake access built directly into daily living. Three Springs and Morrison Ranch provide established, family-oriented alternatives with strong schools and more moderate pricing relative to the lake and North Ranch corridors.
As of mid-2026, figures vary by source and time period, generally ranging from approximately $1.3 million to $1.8 million for the median sale price, with North Ranch's custom estates reaching $15 million or more and smaller or older homes available from the high $800,000s.
Lakefront and lake-view homes on Westlake Lake, guard-gated custom estates in North Ranch Country Club, traditional single-family homes in Three Springs and Morrison Ranch, and a limited supply of townhomes and condominiums.
Westlake Village is served primarily by the Conejo Valley Unified School District, with Westlake High School among the area's most highly regarded campuses — a significant driver of demand for families relocating to the city.
The 101 Freeway provides direct access to the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles, with most residents commuting by personal vehicle. Downtown Los Angeles is roughly 35 to 50 minutes away under normal conditions.
Westlake Lake itself anchors much of the city's lifestyle, offering boating and lakeside living directly from private docks. North Ranch Country Club provides championship golf and club amenities, while the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains offer hiking and trail access just minutes from most neighborhoods.
Upscale, low-density, and centered on the lake and surrounding golf communities. Westlake Village delivers one of Ventura County's most consistently prestigious residential experiences, appealing to executives, established families, and buyers who specifically want a resort-style setting within commuting distance of Los Angeles.
18,728 people live in Westlake Village, where the median age is 51.1 and the average individual income is $91,307. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Westlake Village, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Soup du Jar, The Dinner Detective, and Sherwood Country Club.
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| Dining | 0.35 miles | 9 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.72 miles | 13 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.38 miles | 58 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.28 miles | 7 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.81 miles | 56 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.25 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.86 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.04 miles | 10 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
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Westlake Village has 7,773 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Westlake Village do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,728 people call Westlake Village home. The population density is 649 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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