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Oxnard.
About
Life in Oxnard
Life in Oxnard is grounded in working-class stability and multicultural community rather than coastal glamour—this is a city of 202,000 people where about 75 percent are Latino, with strong family-oriented neighborhoods, affordable housing relative to much of California, and a practical focus on jobs and daily life. The median household income sits at $96,212, and while median home prices around $652,700 aren't cheap, they're significantly lower than coastal Los Angeles or Ventura, making homeownership more achievable if you can find the right property. The weather is genuinely one of the best parts: a Mediterranean climate with around 300 days of sunshine, mild winters averaging 61 degrees, and onshore ocean breezes that keep summers from getting scorching, though you'll get about 15-16 inches of rain concentrated in winter months.
Oxnard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
34.2%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Oxnard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oxnard, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (78.9%), and 60.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.1%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.76
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Oxnard
In Oxnard, home values are 11% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,485
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $758,052 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Oxnard
Unemployment in Oxnard is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Oxnard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Oxnard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oxnard, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 41 mi
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Small hub740k passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 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% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oxnard runs 69% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
556.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,637.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oxnard 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 Oxnard, 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.
85 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 Oxnard, 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
Climate72°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oxnard has mild summers (avg high 72°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
72°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
44
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 46°F | 2.92" |
| Feb | 65°F | 48°F | 3.26" |
| Mar | 66°F | 49°F | 2.30" |
| Apr | 67°F | 51°F | 0.69" |
| May | 68°F | 54°F | 0.34" |
| Jun | 70°F | 58°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 73°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 74°F | 61°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 0.46" |
| Nov | 70°F | 50°F | 0.71" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 2.08" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oxnard
Oxnard has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Johns Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: St Johns Regional Medical Center · 1600 N Rose Ave
- Hospital campus: Saint Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital · 2309 Antonio Ave, Camarillo
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Ventura
Ventura County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Ventura
Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.4 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education21.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oxnard
Oxnard's student/teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
45
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Oxnard
Public · 2-year · 6,240 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $46,485 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,150 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 31% graduate · median earnings $46,592 (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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oxnard
Oxnard has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
26 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
43 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oxnard
Oxnard Public Library
251 South A St., Oxnard
Colonia Branch Library
1500 Camino Del Sol #26, Oxnard
South Oxnard Branch Library
4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard
Cities Near Oxnard
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oxnard?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oxnard FAQ
Is Oxnard, California affordable?⌄
Oxnard's median rent is $2,032/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,212/year. Median home value is $652,700.
Is Oxnard, California safe?⌄
Oxnard's violent crime rate was 557 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1638 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oxnard, California?⌄
Oxnard has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oxnard, California?⌄
The cost of living in Oxnard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,032/month and median household income is $96,212/year. The median home value is $652,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oxnard, California?⌄
The average commute in Oxnard is 25 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