Westlake, OH

When purchasing a home, the most important factor for a buyer is location. So what makes Westlake — one of only two Ohio cities named in Relocate-America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2008 — a great location?
Located about 20 minutes west of downtown Cleveland, with easy access to Hopkins International Airport, major highways and Lake Erie, Westlake offers the amenities and services of a big city while maintaining the charm, beauty and serenity of its small-town roots. With gas prices on the…

When purchasing a home, the most important factor for a buyer is location. So what makes Westlake — one of only two Ohio cities named in Relocate-America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2008 — a great location?
Located about 20 minutes west of downtown Cleveland, with easy access to Hopkins International Airport, major highways and Lake Erie, Westlake offers the amenities and services of a big city while maintaining the charm, beauty and serenity of its small-town roots. With gas prices on the rise, it has become increasingly important to have shops, restaurants and other services close at hand.
Westlake is proud of its city services, including its parks, recreation center and Porter Public Library. The city also hosts community events, such as the St. John West Shore Festival of the Arts and the Celebrate Westlake race/walk, which raises money for local charities.
It is home to Crocker Park and the Promenade, as well as a number of shopping plazas, with amenities ranging from grocery and hardware stores to spas and fitness centers. Restaurants abound in Westlake, from fine and casual dining to fast food and carryout.
Also located in Westlake are a number of medical facilities, including St. John West Shore Hospital.
Options for higher education in Westlake include Cleveland State University's West Center and Cuyahoga Community College's Corporate College West.
The Westlake School District has an excellent rating and had a high school graduation rate of 98.7 percent in 2007. In addition to the public schools, the city is home to private and parochial schools that offer instruction to children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Within the city, there are many housing options: Single-family residences, cluster homes, condos, apartments and assisted living complexes. The variety makes Westlake an ideal location for every lifestyle.
Having Westlake in your address means you have it all.