Westlake Village

Raleigh, NC

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Westlake Village - Raleigh, NC Area Guide

An upscale lakeside suburb in Raleigh

Suburban Lakeside Park-Like Family-Friendly Upscale

Westlake Village is a cozy residential community on the shores of Lake Lynn. This neighborhood is lined with towering trees, stately homes, well-kept lawns, and paved sidewalks. This high-end community is adjacent to Leesville Community Park, a great space for kids and families that offers nature trails and a playground. Westlake Village falls into an excellent school district with proximity to high-ranking schools like Leesville Road Elementary. The neighborhood is about 10 miles northwest of Downtown Raleigh, so residents can easily commute to the city for work or leisure. Westlake Village offers easy access to William B. Umstead State Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport as well.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westlake Village - Raleigh, NC is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shelley Lake
  • William B. Umstead State Park
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum
  • Blue Jay Point County Park
  • Lake Crabtree County Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.