Oxnard, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62.3

D-

out of 100

Overview

Oxnard is a California city with a population of approximately 198K, part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $771,743. Median household income is $90,409.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 198K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $771,743 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,409 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.2 minutes
  • Part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

198,488

Source: Census ACS

$771,743

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,409

Source: Census ACS

25.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

57

Source: Walk Score

154 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Ventura County (county-level results)

56%
41%
Democrat 217,424
Republican 158,901
Leans D+15.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 26.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 32.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 57.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 57/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62.3

Location

Oxnard, CA (34.2141, -119.1750)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.