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Living in
Oak Park.
Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Oak Park
Living in Oak Park means joining a quiet, affluent community nestled in the Simi Hills where staying put actually matters—residents have voted twice against incorporation or annexation into neighboring Thousand Oaks, suggesting they've found something worth protecting. The median household income here sits at $163,085, and homes average around $1.01 million, so this is decidedly upscale territory with a 70% homeownership rate that reflects stability and long-term commitment. The community skews educated (63% with bachelor's degrees) and slightly older (median age 43.7), creating a fairly settled, professional demographic—though it's also genuinely diverse, with about 23% foreign-born residents and meaningful Asian and Latino communities adding texture to the neighborhood.
Oak Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
23.9%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Oak Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oak Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.7%), and 6.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
66.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
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 55% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Oak Park
In Oak Park, rent runs 55% above the CA average, and home values are 41% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,904
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,119,432 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Oak Park
Unemployment in Ventura County, which includes Oak Park, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Oak Park: Ventura County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ventura County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oak Park is about 2% of Ventura County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oak Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.1 min avg
How Oak Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oak Park, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 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 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, which covers Oak Park, runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
214.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
709.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ventura County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Oak Park, 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
Oak Park is about 2% 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 Oak Park, 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
Oak Park is about 2% of Ventura County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oak Park has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 43°F | 3.73" |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 4.62" |
| Mar | 74°F | 46°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 0.80" |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 89°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 94°F | 59°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 76°F | 46°F | 0.83" |
| Dec | 69°F | 42°F | 2.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oak Park
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oak Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Thousand Oaks
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Simi Valley
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · West Hills
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.
Education24.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oak Park
Oak Park's student/teacher ratio is 24.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 63.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oak Park (within 15 miles)
California State University-Northridge
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,691 students · in-state tuition $7,850 · 72% graduate · median earnings $63,721 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,436 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 28% graduate · median earnings $47,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,082 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 35% graduate · median earnings $52,317 (10 yrs after entry)
California Lutheran University
7.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 190 students · 100% graduate · median earnings $51,210 (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, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oak Park
Oak Park has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
6 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
67 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oak Park
Oak Park Library
899 N Kanan Rd., Oak Park
Cities Near Oak Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oak Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oak Park FAQ
Is Oak Park, California affordable?⌄
Oak Park's median rent is $3,149/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $163,085/year. Median home value is $1,036,900.
Is Oak Park, California safe?⌄
Oak Park is policed by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 709 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oak Park, California?⌄
Ventura County, which includes Oak Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oak Park, California?⌄
The cost of living in Oak Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,149/month and median household income is $163,085/year. The median home value is $1,036,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oak Park, California?⌄
The average commute in Oak Park is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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