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Town of Westlake, Texas
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| Motto(s):
"A premier knowledge-based community," "Distinctive by Design."
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Location of Westlake in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Tarrant, Denton |
| Settled | 1847 |
| Incorporated | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.92 sq mi (17.93 km2) |
| • Land | 6.74 sq mi (17.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) 1.35% |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,623 |
| • Density | 234.54/sq mi (90.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76262
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| Area code(s) | 817/682 |
| FIPS code | 48-77620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413472 |
| Website | The Town of Westlake, Texas |
Westlake is a town located in Denton and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a suburb that is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area in North Texas. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,623 people.
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History of Westlake
The area that is now Westlake was first settled in 1847. Charles and Matilda Medlin, along with about 20 other families, made their homes here. In the middle of the 1900s, this land was known as Circle T Ranch. It was a large 2,000-acre ranch started by a Dallas lawyer and oilman named J. Glenn Turner.
When the town officially became a town in the late 1950s, the name Southlake, Texas was already taken. So, the ranchers and homeowners decided to call their new town Westlake.
In the late 1990s, the town's leaders considered breaking up the town. Some parts of Westlake were going to join nearby towns like Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. However, a local judge decided that these changes were against the law. Because of this, the land stayed under Westlake's control.
Westlake does not have its own police department. Instead, the town gets its law enforcement services from the city of Keller. Keller provides police officers to patrol Westlake and help with traffic. However, Westlake does have its own Fire-EMS services, which means they have their own firefighters and emergency medical teams.
Geography and Climate
Westlake's Location and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Westlake covers a total area of about 6.7 square miles (17.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.6 square miles (17.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Westlake's Weather
Westlake has a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Westlake, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
109 (43) |
112 (44) |
112 (44) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 65.3 (18.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
83.3 (28.5) |
88.2 (31.2) |
91.1 (32.8) |
92.2 (33.4) |
87.3 (30.7) |
81.1 (27.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
92.4 (33.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
38.5 (3.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
59.2 (15.1) |
73.8 (23.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
76.9 (24.9) |
64.7 (18.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.12 (54) |
2.09 (53) |
3.09 (78) |
3.60 (91) |
3.96 (101) |
4.12 (105) |
2.28 (58) |
2.33 (59) |
2.71 (69) |
3.33 (85) |
2.05 (52) |
1.93 (49) |
33.61 (854) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.4 (3.6) |
2.4 (6.13) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 77 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 112 | — | |
| 1970 | 128 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 214 | 67.2% | |
| 1990 | 185 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 207 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 992 | 379.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,623 | 63.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,920 | 93.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 207 people living in Westlake, with 84 households and 69 families. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,623 people. The town has seen a lot of growth in recent years.
In 2000, most of the people living in Westlake were White (95.17%). A smaller number were African American (2.42%) or from other races (2.42%). About 0.97% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (78.6%) were married couples living together. About 23.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 2.71 people.
The median age in Westlake in 2000 was 47 years old. This means half the people were older than 47 and half were younger. About 21.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Business and Development
Westlake has become an important place for financial companies. Many businesses in the financial industry have chosen to set up their offices here.
The Plaza at Solana
The Plaza at Solana was built in the 1980s. It was designed by a famous architect named Ricardo Legorreta. This business park was originally home to IBM Corporation, with a very large amount of office space.
Today, The Plaza at Solana has over 30 different businesses and several restaurants. More than 3,000 employees work there during the day. The Solana Marriott Hotel is also located here. The Westlake Town Hall and municipal court are currently in the Solana Terrace part of the business park. Sabre Corporation, a technology services company, also has its main office at Solana.
In 2017, a fast-growing company called Goosehead moved its main office to Solana. They leased a large office space that had recently been updated. In 2019, Glenstar Properties bought some of the Solana buildings. They made improvements and attracted more businesses. Later, in 2021, Albany Road/TXRE properties bought other office and retail buildings in Solana Plaza.
Large Company Campuses
Westlake is home to several large company campuses. These include Fidelity Investments and Deloitte University.
- Fidelity Investments has a very large facility with two buildings. It is surrounded by many trees.
- Deloitte University is a huge learning center for Deloitte L.L.P.'s employees from all over the world. It cost $300 million to build.
- The Charles Schwab Corporation has a campus that is over 1,160,000 square feet. More than 5,000 employees work there.
Entrada Project
Entrada is a new project in Westlake that combines different types of buildings. It is designed to look like a village in Catalonia, Spain. The buildings are close together and can be taller, giving it a European feel.
Once finished, Entrada will have many shops, restaurants, offices, and entertainment spots. It will also have at least one hotel. There will be 322 homes, including single-family villas, townhomes, and condominiums.
The first part of this big project is located at the corner of F.M. 1938 and Texas 114. A unique CVS Pharmacy was the first business to open there in October 2016. A Primrose School opened shortly after in August 2016. The main part of Entrada will be the Plaza Mayor. This will be a large plaza surrounded by homes and hotels, with shops on the ground floor.
Front 44 Development
Project Blizzard is a planned development on 44 acres of land. It is located near Lake Turner. This project is being developed by Hillwood Properties, a company owned by Ross Perot Jr., and the Howard Hughes Corporation.
The southern part of this project will be used for Charles Schwab's Corporate Campus. This campus is a very large project that will bring 5,000 new jobs to North Texas over 10 years. Developers also plan to build a hotel, retail stores, and homes in this area. The Schwab campus is located on the border of Westlake and Roanoke.
Education in Westlake
Children living in Westlake can attend Westlake Academy. They can also go to schools in other nearby school districts, depending on where they live in town. These districts are Northwest Independent School District, Keller Independent School District, and Carroll Independent School District.
Westlake Academy
Westlake Academy is a special public school in Westlake. It teaches students from Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. The school uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is a worldwide program. The Town of Westlake owns and runs Westlake Academy. All children who live in Westlake can go to this school. If you live outside Westlake, you can try to get in through a lottery system.
Carroll Independent School District
The eastern part of Westlake is served by Carroll ISD. This district is known for its excellent schools:
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
- Durham Intermediate School
- Carroll Middle School (also a National Blue Ribbon School)
- Carroll High School (also a National Blue Ribbon School)
Keller Independent School District
The central and southern parts of Westlake are served by Keller ISD. This district is also well-regarded:
- Florence Elementary School (also a National Blue Ribbon School)
- Bear Creek Intermediate School
- Keller Middle School
- Keller High School
Northwest Independent School District
The northern and western parts of Westlake are served by Northwest ISD. However, not many people live in this area of town. Some of the schools in this district include:
- Byron Nelson High School
- James M. Steele Accelerated High School
- Medlin Middle School
- Samuel Beck Elementary School
- Lakeview Elementary School
- Cox Elementary School
- Roanoke Elementary School
Transportation
Major Airports Nearby
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Main Roads
- Texas State Highway 114
- Texas State Highway 170
- U.S. Route 377
- Farm to Market Road 1938
Famous People from Westlake
Many well-known people have lived in Westlake, including:
- Glenn Beck, a radio commentator
- Terry Bradshaw, a former NFL player
- Dez Bryant, a former Dallas Cowboy
- K.J. Choi, a professional golfer
- Ben Crane, a professional golfer
- Chuck Greenberg, a former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team
- Cole Hamels, an MLB player
- Josh Hamilton, a former MLB player
- Chris Kirchner, an entrepreneur
- Jim Lentz, former CEO of Toyota North America
- Sean Payton, a football coach
- Lee Raymond, former CEO of Exxon
- Matthew K. Rose, former CEO of BNSF Railway
- LaDainian Tomlinson, a former NFL player
- Herschel Walker, a former NFL player and Olympian
- Vernon Wells, a former MLB player
- Jason Witten, an NFL player
- Patrick Mahomes, an NFL player
See also
In Spanish: Westlake (Texas) para niños
