Westlake is one of the most exclusive and coveted communities in the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex — a small-town sanctuary where luxury living, corporate prestige and natural beauty converge. Nestled between Southlake and Fort Worth in both Tarrant and Denton Counties, this intimate enclave has earned a national reputation for its gated estates, pristine green spaces and exceptional quality of life. Despite its modest size, Westlake carries an outsized identity — refined, private and unmistakably extraordinary.
Westlake earns admiration for what it protects as much as what it provides.
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Westlake is where understated elegance meets intentional living.
Life in Westlake moves on its own terms — unhurried, refined and deeply community-oriented. Residents enjoy a lifestyle anchored in outdoor recreation, neighborhood gatherings, youth activities and the quiet pleasure of living somewhere genuinely special. Mornings begin on private trails lined with centuries-old oaks. Weekends revolve around the golf club, community events and time spent with neighbors who share the same commitment to quality of life.
The pace here is deliberate. Westlake attracts executives, entrepreneurs and families who have chosen privacy and prestige over proximity to the noise — and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Ultra-Private Luxury Living defines Westlake more than any other phrase. The town was built with intention, developed with restraint and maintained with exceptional care. There are no strip malls, no sprawl and no compromise.
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Westlake doesn't just offer a home — it offers a standard of living.
Though Westlake is intentionally residential, its surroundings deliver everything residents could want.
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Westlake residents live well — without ever having to go far.
Education in Westlake is a point of extraordinary pride, with students served by multiple top-ranked districts and one truly one-of-a-kind institution.
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In Westlake, the question isn't whether your children will receive a great education — it's which path they'll take to get there.
Westlake's roots trace back to 1847, when Charles and Matilda Medlin were among the first settlers to plant stakes in what was then open Texas rangeland. By the mid-twentieth century, the land had become the legendary 2,000-acre Circle T Ranch. When the town formally incorporated, its founders named it Westlake — a nod to its heritage and a distinction from neighboring Southlake, which had already claimed its name.
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Westlake has grown carefully, protecting the character that makes it irreplaceable.
Westlake's residential offerings represent some of the most impressive real estate in the entire region.
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Every home in Westlake is a statement — in craftsmanship, scale and location.
Westlake's real estate market is among the most exclusive and resilient in North Texas.
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Westlake is not just a market — it is a permanent statement of value.
Each of Westlake's communities offers a distinct character within the same exceptional standard.
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Every neighborhood reflects the same underlying commitment: to live beautifully.
Westlake's combination of extreme scarcity, national prestige and institutional corporate presence creates a real estate market unlike any other in North Texas. Buyers prioritize gated access, school district affiliation and the long-term value that comes with a Westlake address. Sellers benefit from a pool of highly qualified, motivated buyers who understand exactly what they're acquiring.
Navigating Westlake's neighborhoods, understanding community distinctions and timing the market correctly requires local expertise and genuine knowledge of what makes this town extraordinary.
1,543 people live in Westlake, where the median age is 46.8 and the average individual income is $187,283. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Westlake has 510 households, with an average household size of 3.03. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Westlake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,543 people call Westlake home. The population density is 224.22 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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