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Oxnard, CA
Oxnard · Ventura County · CA 93030
Updated June 21, 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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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