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Simi Valley.
About
Life in Simi Valley
Simi Valley feels like a comfortable suburban landing spot if you're seeking a stable, family-oriented community with reasonable access to LA without actually being in it. About 27% of residents commute to Los Angeles for work, while 20% work locally—a decent split that keeps the area from feeling like a pure bedroom community, though you should expect around a 28-minute average commute if you're heading into the city. The median household income sits at $122,081, and homes run about $823,800, which is steep but somewhat more affordable than many other Southern California suburbs when you're shopping in LA's orbit.
Simi Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
18.5%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Simi Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Simi Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.9%), and 16.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
55.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 27% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Simi Valley
In Simi Valley, rent runs 27% above the CA average, and home values are 12% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,851
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $829,804 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Simi Valley
Unemployment in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.1 min avg
How Simi Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Simi Valley, most residents drive alone to work (70%), 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
- 30 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Simi Valley runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
136.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
770.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley, 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
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ventura County, which includes Simi Valley, 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
Climate94°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Simi Valley 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
17.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Simi Valley
Simi Valley has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · West Hills
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Thousand Oaks
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.3 mi away · Woodland 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.
Education26.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Simi Valley
Simi Valley's student/teacher ratio is 26.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
40
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Simi Valley (within 15 miles)
California State University-Northridge
12.7 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 · 15,832 students · in-state tuition $1,170 · 29% graduate · median earnings $52,411 (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
8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (10 yrs after entry)
California Institute of the Arts
13.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 860 students · in-state tuition $61,354 · 70% graduate · median earnings $45,380 (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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Simi Valley
Simi Valley has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
12 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
69 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Simi Valley
Simi Valley Public Library
2969 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley
Cities Near Simi Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Simi Valley FAQ
Is Simi Valley, California affordable?⌄
Simi Valley's median rent is $2,579/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,081/year. Median home value is $823,800.
Is Simi Valley, California safe?⌄
Simi Valley's violent crime rate was 136 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 771 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Simi Valley, California?⌄
Simi Valley has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Simi Valley, California?⌄
The cost of living in Simi Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,579/month and median household income is $122,081/year. The median home value is $823,800. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Simi Valley, California?⌄
The average commute in Simi Valley is 27 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