Westlake, Louisiana
City · Population 4,735 · #62 in Louisiana
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About Westlake
Westlake, LA is a small town located in southwestern Louisiana with an estimated population of 4,735.
Westlake holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,240 residents per square mile.
📰 Westlake News Today
- Two Westlake women arrested after admitting to filing false sexual assault report KPLC 7 News · Aug 13
- Two Westlake women admit to faking gang rape report klfy.com · Aug 14
- Westlake: Neighbors voice concerns over new power station The Current – Lafayette’s Community Voice · Jun 16
- Obituary for Mary Lou (Washington) Goodwin stevensfunerals.com · Aug 7
- Pool Products Manufacturer Invests at Least $8 Million for Louisiana Expansion - Louisiana Economic Development Louisiana Economic Development - LED (.gov) · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Westlake Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of Lake Charles (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Westlake
- Fatboyz Kitchen Table & Catering
- Heaven on Earth BBQ & Seafood Restaurant — barbecue
- Jeanne's Bourbon St. BBQ
- Ju'elles Cafe (café)
- La Parrilla — mexican
- Mi So Hungry — thai
- Round Top Burger House
- Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Pinderosa Park Splash Pad · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westlake
- Josh Rigmaiden Recreational Complex reviews ★
- Pinederosa Park reviews ★
- Sam Houston Jones State Park reviews ★
- Westlake Recreation Center reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Westlake
- S. P. Arnett Middle School
- Western Heights Elementary School
- Westlake High School
- Westwood Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,735
Rank in state#62 of 304
Land area3.82 sq mi
Density1,240/sq mi
Coordinates30.2610, -93.2635