Westlake Village Real Estate

Life in Westlake Village

Westlake Village is widely regarded as the heart of the Conejo Valley — a master-planned city built around the picturesque Westlake Lake since the mid-1960s. The community offers a sophisticated, small-town atmosphere with lakeside dining, upscale shopping, and a genuine sense of place that's increasingly rare in Southern California suburbs.

Why Families Choose Westlake Village

Westlake Village offers a rare combination — genuine lakefront and lake-view living, two excellent school district options depending on address, and a central location with easy access to both Calabasas and Thousand Oaks. It consistently ranks among the most desirable communities in the Conejo Valley.

• Population: ~7,700 residents
• Median Age: ~49 years
• School District: Las Virgenes Unified School District (LA County side); Conejo Valley Unified School District (Ventura County side)
• Median Home Price: Roughly $1.55M-$1.8M townwide, with significant premiums for lakefront and gated North Ranch properties
• Community Type: Incorporated city centered on Westlake Lake, spanning both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

Lifestyle & Recreation

Living near the lake offers privacy without sacrificing walkability to shops and restaurants, while the North Ranch area provides a more secluded, golf-adjacent lifestyle within the same city. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy lands surrounding Westlake Village offer extensive hiking and equestrian trail access.

Notable Community Character

Uniquely, Westlake Village spans both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, meaning school district assignment depends on specific address — properties on the LA County side fall within Las Virgenes Unified, while the Ventura County side is served by Conejo Valley Unified. Both districts rank among the state's strongest.

Surrounding Communities

North Ranch, Thousand Oaks, Lake Sherwood, Agoura Hills, Hidden Valley