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Westlake, Louisiana, in Calcasieu county, is 2 miles NW of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 130 miles E of Houston, Texas. Part of the surrounding Lake Charles metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Westlake is home to some 4,668 residents.
In Westlake, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Westlake had a median family income of $39,057. The large segment of the population in Westlake with spending money keeps the city vital.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westlake. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Westlake was owner-occupied.
In Westlake, 96% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Westlake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Westlake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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