Westlake, home to over 33,000 Ohioans, epitomizes the suburban lifestyle. With subdivisions full of curved streets and cul-de-sacs, plus a highly rated public school system, the area welcomes families. The city also appeals to young professionals who can work and play in Crocker Park, a massive open-air mall and lifestyle center — the hub of endless retail, multi-story condo buildings and seasonal events. Close to Lake Erie and Cleveland, big-city commuters and people who appreciate lake-effect snow may find their ideal spot in Westlake.
Residents in Westlake enjoy easy access to local amenities.
Locals from Westlake often find themselves utilizing the paved paths at Clague Park.
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Abundant shops and restaurants at Crocker Park
With over 100 stores and a location in the northwestern part of Westlake, Crocker Park is the commercial centerpiece of the community. In the sprawling open-air shopping mall, locals can stroll over 20 walkable blocks from shop to shop. Residents can pick up groceries at Trader Joe's, catch a matinee on the Regal IMAX or purchase the latest trends at any of the dozens of clothing stores for a lifestyle of constant entertainment and convenience. Crocker Park is also known for its extensive restaurant scene of 30 eateries and counting, including regional chains founded in northeast Ohio.
Enjoy a colorful dining experience at Condado in Westlake.
Crocker Park, in Westlake, is an outdoor mall that boasts over 100 retail stores.
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Events at Crocker Park
"Crocker Park is the mainstay of the city," Weir says. "They host farmers markets and seasonal festivals, like the enormous holiday lights display." During the winter months, the shopping center features an indoor farmers market, allowing residents to check out vendor stalls without standing in the cold. At the tree lighting, children can visit Santa’s house and take photos with him. Other events include a wine festival and Music in the Park, a series of summertime concerts.
Infrastructure: Westlake schools and projects
Students are served by the Westlake City School District, which has an A grade on Niche. The highly rated district earns A-plus scores in academics, college prep and teachers. Serving approximately 3,300 students, it has a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. For higher education, options nearby include Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Westshore Campus, Cleveland State University and Baldwin Wallace College. The city’s future investments consist of the Kenley Court Retention Basin to improve drainage around Point West Stream for $1.96 million.
Kids in Westlake can attend the new Westlake Elementary School.
Westlake High School is a public school in Westlake, Ohio.
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Plenty of new construction
As a large suburb, Westlake's housing options are located in sprawling cul-de-sacs and developments of single-family homes. “Strongsville is the largest luxury market on the west side of Cleveland when it comes to newer construction," says Realtor Mary Frances Weir with RE/MAX Crossroads. "There's also a middle market from the 1960s through the '80s, mostly of Cape Cods. And a large array of modest ranch-style mid-rise condos and 55-plus communities." In addition to its retail, Crocker Park taps into the real estate market by offering condos and town houses by the mall. Prospective homebuyers can find condo options under or around $330,000 or a Colonial Revival starting from $400,000. One of Westlake's new builds usually starts in the $700,000s and can go for over $1 million.
Most homes in Westlake have well groomed lawns and landscaping.
Large contemporary homes are ideal for large Westlake families.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation options
With a handful of city parks, Westlake residents have options to stay active, although a few places stand out from the rest. Ideal during Ohio’s chilly winters, the Westlake City Recreation Center has indoor running tracks and an aquatics center to stay out of the cold. A resident favorite, Clague Park hosts the city's 4th of July fireworks display, although the duck pond and walking trails are available year-round. The extensive outdoor pool complex has water slides, a lazy river and a splash pad for little ones.
Clauge Park in Westlake provides a state of the art aquatic center for its residents.
The Westlake Recreation center offers a wide variety of extracurricular amenities.
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Westlake crime
According to the FBI’s recent statistics, Westlake’s violent crime and property crime have increased since 2020. In contrast, the violent crime and property crime rates in the state of Ohio have gone down since 2020. The Westlake Police Department offers programs, including Safety Town and Career Shadowing Program.
Travel to Cleveland and Toledo
Westlake residents can easily commute to larger cities for work. They can drive to Cleveland via Interstate 90 in about 15 minutes or get to Akron via Interstate 77 in 47 miles for an hour-long drive. The commute to Toledo via Interstate 80 may take around 100 miles or an hour and a half. Public transportation within Westlake includes the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority for bus services. For short commutes, some of the city’s top employers are University Hospitals Health System and Hyland Software, Incorporated. For a nearby hospital, residents can go to UH St. John Medical Center. The closest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
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