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Westlake Community Guide · Palm Beach County

Westlake

Palm Beach County's newest city, still building out

Verified · October 2026

City of Westlake (ZIP 33470)

Entry price range: $580K+

Every claim below links to a dated public source.

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The community in brief

Westlake at a glance.

Westlake is Palm Beach County's newest city, a Minto master-planned community on about 4,000 acres along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north of Loxahatchee Groves, incorporated on June 22, 2016. It has grown from 906 residents in the 2020 Census to roughly 7,600 to 7,700 by 2024-2025, with a build-out plan of about 4,500 homes, a commercial town center, a school, and a hotel. The city is still actively under construction: new neighborhoods, a new elementary school, and new retail continue to come online through 2026 and beyond.

New-construction single-family homesGated estate neighborhoodsActive-adult homesTownhomes

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Location & boundaries

Along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, ZIP 33470

Westlake occupies land along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north of Loxahatchee Groves and Lion Country Safari, ZIP 33470, in the western part of the county. The city sits about 20 minutes from the Florida Turnpike and roughly 30 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport in normal traffic. Its position is deliberately western: cheaper land, newer infrastructure, and room for the county's next growth wave.

Sources · verified October 2026

Architecture & character

A from-scratch city with gated neighborhoods

Westlake is being built by Minto Communities as a planned city rather than a single subdivision: gated residential neighborhoods (the Estates, Hammocks, and Meadows of Westlake, plus the Cresswind Palm Beach active-adult community) share the master plan with stormwater lakes, parks, and a future town center with commercial and hotel space. Streets are new, infrastructure is new, and the city runs its own affordability program and is adding its own school. Residents trade distance from the coast for brand-new product and a city government small enough to answer the phone.

Sources · verified October 2026

Market positioning & pricing

Median list around $740,000, with new phases in the $500,000s and up

Active listing data, late 2026

Dated research from late 2026 shows about 91 homes listed in Westlake with a median list price around $740,000, most listings between roughly $579,000 and $930,000, and a median market time of about 52 days. Gated estate neighborhoods typically list from about $1 million to $1.5 million; the Cresswind Palm Beach 55-plus community's Hepburn Collection listed from about $684,990 to $939,990; and new-construction homes ran from the high $500,000s into the $900,000s. These are dated asking figures, not guarantees; confirm current pricing and phases with Kelby.

Amenities

New parks, lakes, and an upcoming town center

  • Stormwater lakes and new parks across the master plan
  • Gated neighborhoods with clubhouse and pool amenities
  • Active-adult lifestyle product at Cresswind Palm Beach
  • Future town center planned with commercial, hotel, and office space
  • Lion Country Safari and the western preserve lands nearby

Sources · verified October 2026

Schools

Zoned to the western corridor, with a city school coming

Public schools run through The School District of Palm Beach County; current zoning commonly cites Golden Grove Elementary, Osceola Creek Middle, and Seminole Ridge Community High, with some parcels citing Western Pines Community Middle. A brand-new Westlake Elementary broke ground and is expected to open in August 2027, giving the city its own neighborhood campus. Assignments are set per address, so verify current boundaries with the school district before relying on any assignment.

School boundaries change and are set by address, never by community name: verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any assignment.

Access & commute

Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to the Turnpike

Seminole Pratt Whitney Road connects south to Southern Boulevard and Okeechobee Boulevard, which reach U.S. 441 and the Florida Turnpike in about 20 minutes in normal traffic; I-95 runs about 35 minutes east. Wellington and Royal Palm Beach services are a short drive, and Palm Beach International Airport is roughly 30 minutes to the northeast.

Sources · verified October 2026

HOA, club & restrictions

HOA-governed gated neighborhoods, one 55-plus product

Every Westlake neighborhood operates with a homeowners association covering common grounds, lakes, and club amenities; fees vary by community and were not itemized in this research, so they read Contact for current information. Cresswind Palm Beach is the community's active-adult (55-plus) product, while the other neighborhoods are all-ages. Confirm lease and occupancy rules with each association before offering.

Sources · verified October 2026

Flood zone & insurance

Inland master plan with stormwater-lake exposure

Westlake sits inland, away from coastal high-hazard zones, though homes on the master plan's stormwater lakes and low-lying parcels can carry flood exposure. Flood insurance follows each property's FEMA-mapped zone; verify the exact parcel with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and an insurer before offering.

Sources · verified October 2026

New construction & pre-construction

Actively building out through 2026

Under Construction

Westlake remains under construction by design: Minto opened new neighborhoods through 2025-2026, the district broke ground on Westlake Elementary for an August 2027 opening, GL Homes received approval for about 448 more homes in 2025 and announced a roughly 1,000-home community in February 2026, and a land sale was announced in July 2026 for a new Walmart superstore. New phases with new pricing release regularly; confirm the current status of each phase with Kelby.

Investment & rental considerations

New product with a fast-growing city behind it

New homes in a fast-growing city with its own town center in the pipeline carry steady new-construction demand, and the city runs an affordability program that shapes parts of the market. Short-term rental rules follow the city's code, which was not verified in this research; confirm the current ordinance and any HOA policy before underwriting a rental strategy.

Sources · verified October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about Westlake.

Where is Westlake?

In western Palm Beach County along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north of Loxahatchee Groves, ZIP 33470, about 20 minutes from the Florida Turnpike in normal traffic.

Is Westlake still under construction?

Yes. The city is actively building out through 2026: new neighborhoods, a new Westlake Elementary opening August 2027, and new retail are all in motion, with thousands of additional homes planned.

What does a home cost in Westlake in 2026?

Dated late-2026 research shows a median list price around $740,000, most listings from about $579,000 to $930,000, estate neighborhoods around $1 million to $1.5 million, and 55-plus homes from about $685,000. Confirm current phases with Kelby.

Which schools serve Westlake?

Public schools run through The School District of Palm Beach County: currently commonly Golden Grove Elementary, Osceola Creek Middle, and Seminole Ridge Community High, with Westlake Elementary set to open August 2027. Verify boundaries per address.

Provenance

Information reviewed October 2026.

Every claim on this page is drawn from public research and linked to its dated source below. Figures such as asking prices, dues, and school assignments change; where a field could not be verified it reads “Contact for current information” and the answer is one call away. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of price, availability, or school assignment.

  • Wikipedia Westlake

    Incorporation date, growth, and build-out plan

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  • Move with Momentum Westlake

    Active listings, median list price, and neighborhoods, late 2026

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  • Homes.com Westlake new homes

    New-construction price points

    Source
  • Echo Fine Westlake

    City profile and vision

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  • PrivateCommunities Westlake

    Community and amenity profile

    Source
  • CBS12 Westlake Elementary

    Groundbreaking and August 2027 opening

    Source
  • Sky Cove Westlake schools

    Current Westlake school zone context

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  • Palm Beach Post Westlake GL Homes

    GL Homes 448-home approval, 2025

    Source
  • Minto Westlake what's new

    New neighborhoods and releases

    Source
  • WLRN Westlake affordable housing

    City growth and affordability program

    Source
  • Florida Home Finder Westlake

    Living profile, access, and market context

    Source

Each source above verified October 2026

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