Welcome from the Mayor
City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-871-3300
M - F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Location
Located on 15.97 square miles in the western edge of Cuyahoga County, Westlake is approximately one mile south of the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is a 15-minute commute via I-90 to downtown Cleveland.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is six miles or approximately 15 minutes southeast, conveniently linked by I-480 via Crocker Road. The Ohio Turnpike is also accessed by a short drive to the south.

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Population & Housing
Westlake's 2011 population is estimated at 32,729, which has been updated from the 2010 United States Census figures.

The city's residents have many housing options including neighborhoods of single family homes, as well as condominiums, townhouses and cluster homes and apartments. In addition, the city has several independent living, assisted living and nursing home facilities.

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Transportation
Interstate 90, which passes through the city (east/west), has interchanges at Clague Road, Columbia Road (State Route 252) and Crocker Road. Crocker Road is a four-lane highway, crossing the city from north to south, and connecting I-90 to Interstate 480.
Rail service by Norfolk and Western is available in the city’s industrial area along its northern border.

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Educational Institutions
Westlake offers public city schools as well as several independent, special needs and higher learning institutions.
Public Schools: Independent Schools:
Special needs: Colleges and Universities:

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Medical Facilities
St. John Medical Center is located in Westlake as are satellite operations for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, Fairview Hospital, Lakewood Hospital and University Hospitals Health Systems.

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Major Employers
Westlake’s convenient location and accessibility to a variety of major highways make it an ideal place for many businesses. Some of the major employers in the city include:

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