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Westlake, Florida

City · Population 7,664 · #194 in Florida
Westlake, Florida

Westlake is a city and the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida.

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About Westlake

Westlake is a close-knit town in southeastern Florida, home to 7,664 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Westlake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,203 residents per square mile.

What Makes Westlake Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,664.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Westlake

  • Gator's Shack — bar
  • Great Wall — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westlake

  • Adventure Park reviews ★
  • C-51 Reservoir / L-8 Flow Equalization Basin · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Loxahatchee River Watershed Flowway 1 Storage · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Westlake

  • FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • OSCEOLA CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • SEMINOLE RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateFlorida
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,664
Rank in state#194 of 411
Land area6.37 sq mi
Density1,203/sq mi
Coordinates26.7547, -80.3015

🗺️ Map of Westlake