Living in Thousand Oaks, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thousand Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Thousand Oaks has 125,205 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $135,603 (37% higher than the California median), the median home value is $991,600, the median rent is $2,664/month.
Thousand Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 125,205
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $135,603State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $991,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,664/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Thousand Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Thousand Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thousand Oaks the median home value is $991,600, 198% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,664 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,580 a month in housing costs.
Thousand Oaks median household income
The median household income in Thousand Oaks is $135,603 and the income per person is $66,591. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Thousand Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48,084
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.63
Thousand Oaks demographics
- Population
- 125,205
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 46,546
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thousand Oaks ›
Education in Thousand Oaks
51.4% of adults 25 and older in Thousand Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thousand Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Thousand Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | 125,205 | $135,603 | $991,600 | $2,664 |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 2,780 | $213,973 | $1,706,200 | $2,846 |
| Casa Conejo | 2,671 | $147,616 | $888,400 | $2,946 |
| Lake Sherwood | 1,633 | $234,020 | $2,000,001 | $3,214 |
| Westlake Village | 7,743 | $179,954 | $1,331,400 | $3,501 |
| Oak Park | 13,757 | $163,085 | $1,036,900 | $3,149 |
| Moorpark | 35,854 | $148,480 | $894,300 | $2,559 |
| Agoura Hills | 19,721 | $171,302 | $1,098,000 | $3,218 |
| Somis | 1,229 | $145,163 | $1,089,800 | $2,548 |
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What is the median household income in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median household income in Thousand Oaks is $135,603, 37% 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 Thousand Oaks?
The median home value in Thousand Oaks is $991,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Thousand Oaks?
The median gross rent in Thousand Oaks is $2,664 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Thousand Oaks, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Thousand Oaks?
The median age in Thousand Oaks is 44.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Thousand Oaks?
The average commute to work in Thousand Oaks is 25 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thousand Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Thousand Oaks is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thousand Oaks?
51.4% of adults in Thousand Oaks 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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