Oxnard, CA

Oxnard, CA

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$605K

Median Price

24/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

75 min

to Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
24/100
WYLT Score43/100

Our Take

Oxnard has solid public schools and a low flood risk, but its walkability and transit are poor. Commute to LA is long and parking can be a headache, so it’s decent if you’re staying local but not great for those who need easy access to urban amenities.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated public schools
  • Low flood risk
  • Affordable median home price relative to income
  • Coastal location with beach access

Real Talk

  • !Walk score is 24 – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Commute to downtown Los Angeles takes about 75 minutes
  • !Parking at popular events can be chaotic, as noted on Reddit
  • !Median rent is close to 24% of median household income, so living costs are still significant
  • $High parking and transportation costs
  • $Utility and property tax expenses can be above average
  • $Potential maintenance costs for older housing stock

Best For

Families with childrenLocal workers who don’t need a quick LA commuteStudents looking for good schoolsRetirees who want a beachside town with reasonable costs

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Oxnard, CA

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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