Living in Oxnard, CA
Oxnard is the 131st-largest city in the US, home to about 200,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (110.5 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 199,651-1.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $652,7006.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $2,032/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $96,212median, per year
- Price level
- 110.5US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 66° / 73°lows 46° / 61°
- Average commute
- 25 min7% work from home
- State income tax
- 13.3%top rate, graduated
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County: Ventura County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 52 ft
Metro area: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Cost of living in Oxnard
The median home in Oxnard is worth $652,700 and the median household earns $96,212 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,032 a month, about 25% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area at 110.5, with housing at 171.1 and goods at 105.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $82,900 here. California taxes wages at a top rate of 13.3%. The average combined state and local sales tax in California is 9.03%.
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Oxnard weather
Average highs run from 66°F in January to 73°F in July, and January nights average 46°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are January to December.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Oxnard
People and work
The median resident is 34.4 years old, and 20% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 25 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 34.4149th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 54%of households
- People per sq mile
- 7,52126.5 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0.3% bike
- Unemployment
- 6.5%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 11%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1977median year
Who moves to Oxnard, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Diego (San Diego County), Riverside (Riverside County) and San Bernardino (San Bernardino County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to San Diego (San Diego County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Ventura County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, landslide.
Home prices
-1.3% in a year
Up 29% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
52% good days
8 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Oxnard
Data points come from the official sources on this page. Points marked Local come from people who live here, are read by a person before they appear, and are ranked by readers.
Pros
- Data 12 months a year have comfortable weather by our rule.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 66°F.
Cons
- Data Homes are expensive for local pay: the median home costs 6.8 years of median household income.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 11% above the US average, mostly because of housing.
- Data California's top income tax rate is 13.3%, among the highest in the country.
- Data Sales tax is high: 9.03% on average with local taxes.
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Cities near Oxnard
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura, CA | 7 mi | 109,914 | $827,300 | 110.5 | Compare |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 19 mi | 122,230 | $991,600 | 110.5 | Compare |
| Simi Valley, CA | 23 mi | 124,861 | $823,800 | 110.5 | Compare |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 34 mi | 86,422 | $1,570,800 | 108.8 | Compare |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 39 mi | 228,430 | $784,700 | 113.6 | Compare |
| Santa Monica, CA | 41 mi | 90,082 | $1,755,500 | 113.6 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show 12 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are high prices, expensive homes relative to local incomes. Compare Oxnard side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Oxnard?
The Census Bureau estimates Oxnard had 199,651 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 202,058 in April 2020 (-1.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Oxnard?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $82,900 in the Oxnard area. The median household here earns $96,212.
When is the best time to visit Oxnard?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, January to December are the most comfortable months. July averages 73°F and January 66°F for daytime highs.
What county is Oxnard in?
Oxnard is in Ventura County, California. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Oxnard in?
Oxnard is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Oxnard?
About 52 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 13.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Oxnard. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Oxnard Ventura Co Airport, CA station; snowfall from Ojai, CA. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.