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Camarillo.
About
Life in Camarillo
If you're considering Camarillo, you're looking at a solidly affluent suburban community with a median household income of $113,428 and strong homeownership — about 66% of housing is owner-occupied with tight vacancy rates. The job market is stable with a 4.3% unemployment rate, anchored by tech and communications companies like Semtech, plus California State University Channel Islands, which brings some economic diversity. The climate is genuinely pleasant — warm, dry summers with no month averaging above 71.6°F, though that Mediterranean pattern means minimal rain.
Camarillo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
16.2%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Camarillo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Camarillo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.2%), and 14.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Camarillo
In Camarillo, rent runs 34% above the CA average, and home values are 13% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,399
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $910,985 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Camarillo
Unemployment in Camarillo is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Camarillo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23 min avg
How Camarillo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Camarillo, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Camarillo runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,116.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Camarillo Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ventura County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ventura County, which includes Camarillo, the most common type is high wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | High Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 3 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 1 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
90 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ventura County, county-wide
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ventura County, which includes Camarillo, is typically good — 190 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
190
per year
Moderate Days
167
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ventura County, county-wide
Climate77°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Camarillo has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
36
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 45°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 68°F | 46°F | 2.90" |
| Mar | 69°F | 47°F | 2.00" |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 0.64" |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 0.33" |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 78°F | 60°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.87" |
| Dec | 68°F | 44°F | 1.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Camarillo
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Camarillo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Johns Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Oxnard
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Thousand Oaks
Ventura County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Ventura
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Camarillo
Camarillo's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Camarillo (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 12,082 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 35% graduate · median earnings $52,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,150 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 31% graduate · median earnings $46,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,240 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $46,485 (10 yrs after entry)
California Lutheran University
8.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Camarillo
Camarillo has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
17 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
53 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Camarillo
Camarillo Public Library
4101 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo
Cities Near Camarillo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Camarillo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Camarillo FAQ
Is Camarillo, California affordable?⌄
Camarillo's median rent is $2,734/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $113,428/year. Median home value is $827,300.
Is Camarillo, California safe?⌄
Camarillo's violent crime rate was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1117 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Camarillo, California?⌄
Camarillo has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Camarillo, California?⌄
The cost of living in Camarillo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,734/month and median household income is $113,428/year. The median home value is $827,300. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Camarillo, California?⌄
The average commute in Camarillo is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from