The Town FilesWestlake Corner, Virginia
Community in Franklin County · population 1,553 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $499,000
- Household income
- $95,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 60.0
Westlake Corner is a community of 1,553 people in Franklin County, Virginia. The median home is worth $499,000, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 98% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 95% of Virginia towns.
How Westlake Corner ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westlake Corner is worth $499,000, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $95,000, which is more affordable than 12% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,185 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westlake Corner | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $499,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,185 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.1% | — |
Who lives in Westlake Corner
| People | Westlake Corner | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 15.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Westlake Corner
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 49.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westlake Corner since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 9, 1996 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 2017.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 15,666 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,740 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Westlake Corner itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Westlake Corner
1 public school with 204 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Elementary | PK-5 | 204 | 11.3 |
Towns near Westlake Corner
- North Shore, VA3.7 mi · 3,332 people · home $504,400
- Union Hall, VA6.7 mi · 1,328 people · home $694,100
- Penhook, VA9.3 mi · 782 people · home $543,000
- Stewartsville, VA11.1 mi · 533 people · home $217,600
- Rocky Mount, VA13.0 mi · 4,903 people · home $207,000
- Henry Fork, VA14.0 mi · 1,120 people · home —
- Vinton, VA15.0 mi · 8,059 people · home $190,900
- Roanoke, VA18.1 mi · 100,011 people · home $190,500
Westlake Corner questions
Is Westlake Corner, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westlake Corner scores better for retirees than 95% of Virginia towns and quieter than 98%. 34.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.0).
How much does a house cost in Westlake Corner?
The median owner-occupied home in Westlake Corner is valued at $499,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,000, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,185 a month.
What is the weather like in Westlake Corner?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.2 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Westlake Corner get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westlake Corner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 9, 1996. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)