Dallas-Fort Worth
Westlake.
Westlake is the most exclusive town in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a tiny incorporated community built around Westlake Academy and some of the region's grandest estates.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Westlake.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this luxury suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
Deliberately low-density and heavily enrolled in its own award-winning K-12 public International Baccalaureate charter, Westlake commands the highest price point in the mid-cities.
Typical Home Styles
Large custom estates on acreage, many gated, with equestrian and golf properties available along the town's edges.
Schools
Westlake Academy, the town-run K-12 IB charter, serves residents, with Carroll, Keller and Northwest ISD zones around the edges.
Commute Notes
Highway 114, the Dallas North Tollway and 1700 place Westlake minutes from DFW Airport, Southlake and both downtowns.
The History
How Westlake came to be.
The story behind this luxury suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Westlake was incorporated in 1956 by ranchers and homeowners near Grapevine Lake, taking its name because Southlake was already taken.
The area's history stretches to the 1840s Peters Colony settlements, and the 2,000-acre Circle T Ranch became a corporate and equestrian showplace under owners including Ross Perot Jr.
The Solana corporate campus made Westlake a business landmark, and Forbes named it the most affluent community in the United States in 2011.
Demographics
Who calls Westlake home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Westlake reported about 1,600 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, one of the smallest and wealthiest towns in America with a per-capita income consistently ranked among the nation's highest.
The population is executive, family-oriented and overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with estate homes on large, private lots.
The city spans a few hundred homes across gated communities.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Westlake.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- The Solana campus' public art and landscaped walks
- Grapevine Lake parks and marinas adjacent
- The equestrian and open-space character of the town
- Nearby Southlake Town Square shopping
- DFW Airport minutes away for travel
Restaurants
Where Westlake likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Southlake Town Square's upscale dining nearby
- Mi Cocina : upscale Tex-Mex at Southlake Town Square.
- Moxies Southlake : polished dining on Main Street in Southlake.
- Brio Italian Grille : Italian grill at Town Square.
Grapevine Main Street's historic restaurants
- Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano : historic Tex-Mex institution in Grapevine.
- Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor : chili parlor on Grapevine's Main Street.
- Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar : seafood grill on South Main in Grapevine.
Las Colinas' finer rooms a short drive away
- Cork & Pig Tavern Las Colinas : tavern fare in Las Colinas.
- Sanjh Restaurant & Bar : refined Indian dining on North O'Connor Boulevard.
Family favorites across the mid-cities corridor
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar : comfort food on State Highway 121.
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse : pizza and brews on NE Loop 820.
- Saltgrass Steak House : Texas steaks in Bedford.
Why People Choose Westlake
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Westlake offers maximum privacy and prestige in a minimum size: estate lots, corporate neighbor Solana and the airport at the doorstep.
For executives and horse-country families who want a gated, low-density address at the center of the Metroplex, it is the ultimate pick.
Nearby
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Westlake?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Westlake and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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