Moving to
Ventura.

$2,198/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,198 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $827,300. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.3% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.3%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

214 violent crimes per 100k, whole jurisdiction

Ventura doesn't have its own police department, so there's no crime rate for it alone. The figures shown are for the Ventura County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction as a whole, which runs below the national average for violent crime and covers many communities. Individual neighborhoods can differ a lot from that overall rate.

24 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 24.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 15% work from home.

3 hospitals

There are 3 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

42% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 42% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

28 public schools inside the boundary

There are 28 public schools inside the boundary and 11 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (30 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.