Westlake, OH Economy


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Westlake, OH is a suburb of Cleveland situated on the western side of Cuyahoga County. It is home to several large businesses including Hyland Software, STERIS Corporation, and Invacare Corporation. Residents benefit from low-cost housing compared to the national average with 2 bedroom apartments costing around $1,340 compared to $1,430 in the US. Similarly, grocery costs are slightly lower in Westlake with an index score of 103 compared to 100 nationwide. Therefore those who live in Westlake enjoy a lower cost of living than most other places in the United States.

Westlake has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Westlake has seen the job market decrease by -10.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Westlake
- The Sales Tax Rate for Westlake is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Westlake is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Westlake
- The average income of a Westlake resident is $58,539 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Westlake resident is $98,285 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 16 years ago

I have been living in Westlake for over 5 years and I absolutely love it! Crocker Park is a wonderful place to hang out with the family and pets and there are great  More

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Over 19 years ago

people are a little stodgy and snobbish and taxes are definitely NOT low. You get taxed for everything, including double-taxed for working in another community (i.e.  More

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Over 20 years ago

I am a Southerner, but the best years of my life were in Westlake. The Cleveland Metroparks are tops.   More

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