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Thousand Oaks.
About
Life in Thousand Oaks
The median household income sits around $134,000, and over half the population holds a college degree, so you're moving into a decidedly upscale community. But here's the real trade-off: you'll pay for that stability. The median home price hovers near $990,000, and rental options run around $2,660 per month.
Thousand Oaks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
18.8%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Thousand Oaks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Thousand Oaks, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.0%), and 12.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
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 31% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Thousand Oaks
In Thousand Oaks, rent runs 31% above the CA average, and home values are 35% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,821
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,027,863 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Thousand Oaks
Unemployment in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Thousand Oaks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Thousand Oaks, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 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 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Thousand Oaks runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
127
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
987.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks, 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.
133 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 Thousand Oaks, 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
Thousand Oaks 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Simi Valley
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.1 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.
Education21.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks's student/teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
13
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Thousand Oaks
California Lutheran University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 12,082 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 35% graduate · median earnings $52,317 (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, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
9 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
61 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks Library
1401 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks
Newbury Park Library
2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park
Cities Near Thousand Oaks
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Thousand Oaks?
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Thousand Oaks FAQ
Is Thousand Oaks, California affordable?⌄
Thousand Oaks's median rent is $2,664/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $135,603/year. Median home value is $991,600.
Is Thousand Oaks, California safe?⌄
Thousand Oaks's violent crime rate was 127 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 988 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Thousand Oaks, California?⌄
Thousand Oaks has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California?⌄
The cost of living in Thousand Oaks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,664/month and median household income is $135,603/year. The median home value is $991,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Thousand Oaks, California?⌄
The average commute in Thousand Oaks 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