Living in Oxnard, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oxnard · Census data 2020–2024
Oxnard has 200,928 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $96,212 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $652,700, the median rent is $2,032/month.
Oxnard at a glance
- Population
- 200,928
- Median age
- 34.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,212State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $652,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,032/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Oxnard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Oxnard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oxnard the median home value is $652,700, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,032 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,680 a month in housing costs.
Oxnard median household income
The median household income in Oxnard is $96,212 and the income per person is $32,428. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oxnard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56,455
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.76
Oxnard demographics
- Population
- 200,928
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 52,828
- Foreign-born
- 34.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oxnard ›
Education in Oxnard
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Oxnard have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oxnard
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Oxnard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard | 200,928 | $96,212 | $652,700 | $2,032 |
| Channel Islands Beach | 2,726 | $107,380 | $1,111,200 | $2,392 |
| Port Hueneme | 21,582 | $92,660 | $587,000 | $2,228 |
| El Rio | 6,368 | $72,598 | $638,300 | $2,089 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | 109,857 | $103,069 | $827,300 | $2,198 |
| Saticoy | 1,518 | $86,276 | $361,600 | $2,292 |
| Camarillo | 70,186 | $113,428 | $827,300 | $2,734 |
| Somis | 1,229 | $145,163 | $1,089,800 | $2,548 |
| Santa Paula | 31,376 | $79,294 | $611,200 | $1,736 |
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What is the median household income in Oxnard, CA?
The median household income in Oxnard is $96,212, about the same as 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 Oxnard?
The median home value in Oxnard is $652,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oxnard?
The median gross rent in Oxnard is $2,032 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Oxnard, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median.
What is the median age in Oxnard?
The median age in Oxnard is 34.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oxnard?
The average commute to work in Oxnard is 25 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxnard?
The unemployment rate in Oxnard is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oxnard?
19.5% of adults in Oxnard 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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