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Moorpark.
About
Life in Moorpark
Moorpark is a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburban community where you'll find well-maintained neighborhoods, good schools, and families who've chosen stability over urban hustle. Home prices around $890,000 and rents near $2,559 reflect a premium market—this isn't an affordable option, but it attracts people with established careers or significant equity. The job market is modest with around 12,000 jobs in the city itself, so most residents commute: expect 29 minutes on average to reach employment centers in LA or Ventura County.
Moorpark at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
19.5%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Moorpark: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moorpark, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.6%), and 21.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.6%
of households
Married Couples
65.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
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 26% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Moorpark
In Moorpark, rent runs 26% above the CA average, and home values are 22% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,384
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $932,870 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Moorpark
Unemployment in Moorpark is 1.4 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 Moorpark Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.5 min avg
How Moorpark residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moorpark, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moorpark runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
101.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
642.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Moorpark 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 Moorpark, 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.
148 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ventura County, county-wide
Moorpark is about 4% of Ventura County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ventura County, which includes Moorpark, 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
Moorpark is about 4% of Ventura County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate77°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moorpark 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
31
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 Moorpark
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moorpark's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Thousand Oaks
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Simi Valley
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.
Education23.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moorpark
Moorpark's student/teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Moorpark
Public · 2-year · 12,082 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 35% graduate · median earnings $52,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
California Lutheran University
4.3 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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moorpark
Moorpark has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
63 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moorpark
Moorpark City Library
699 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark
Cities Near Moorpark
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moorpark FAQ
Is Moorpark, California affordable?⌄
Moorpark's median rent is $2,559/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $148,480/year. Median home value is $894,300.
Is Moorpark, California safe?⌄
Moorpark's violent crime rate was 102 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 643 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moorpark, California?⌄
Moorpark has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moorpark, California?⌄
The cost of living in Moorpark is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,559/month and median household income is $148,480/year. The median home value is $894,300. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moorpark, California?⌄
The average commute in Moorpark is 29 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