Living in Moorpark, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moorpark · Census data 2020–2024
Moorpark has 35,854 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $148,480 (50% higher than the California median), the median home value is $894,300, the median rent is $2,559/month.
Moorpark at a glance
- Population
- 35,854
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $148,480State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $894,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,559/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Moorpark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Moorpark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moorpark the median home value is $894,300, 169% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,559 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,201 a month in housing costs.
Moorpark median household income
The median household income in Moorpark is $148,480 and the income per person is $54,663. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Moorpark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,563
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.20
Moorpark demographics
- Population
- 35,854
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 11,196
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moorpark ›
Education in Moorpark
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Moorpark have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moorpark
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Moorpark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark | 35,854 | $148,480 | $894,300 | $2,559 |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 2,780 | $213,973 | $1,706,200 | $2,846 |
| Thousand Oaks | 125,205 | $135,603 | $991,600 | $2,664 |
| Somis | 1,229 | $145,163 | $1,089,800 | $2,548 |
| Simi Valley | 125,634 | $122,081 | $823,800 | $2,579 |
| Casa Conejo | 2,671 | $147,616 | $888,400 | $2,946 |
| Fillmore | 16,816 | $92,931 | $602,500 | $1,870 |
| Piru | 2,185 | $89,375 | $624,300 | $1,490 |
| Oak Park | 13,757 | $163,085 | $1,036,900 | $3,149 |
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What is the median household income in Moorpark, CA?
The median household income in Moorpark is $148,480, 50% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moorpark?
The median home value in Moorpark is $894,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Moorpark?
The median gross rent in Moorpark is $2,559 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Moorpark, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Moorpark?
The median age in Moorpark is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Moorpark?
The average commute to work in Moorpark is 29 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moorpark?
The unemployment rate in Moorpark is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moorpark?
44.6% of adults in Moorpark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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