Ojai, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
7,576 Population
$79,202 Median Income
$947,000 Home Value
$1,913 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime / 100K
48.3 yrs Median Age
46.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
4.3
Economy
1.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.7
Education

People

Population7,576
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,738/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 79.8%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$79,202
Per Capita Income$60,511
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate7.9%
County GDP$69,606M

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$947,000
Zillow Value$1,119,815
Median Rent$1,913
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression24.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime131/100K
Property Crime1,577/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft78.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul50° / 72°
Rain21 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

4.7/5
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)24

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Work From Home23.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations11

How Ojai Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$79,202
Home Value$947,000
Median Rent$1,913
Poverty Rate7.9%
Bachelor's Degree+46.2%
Unemployment2.9%
Violent Crime131.5 /100K
Avg Temperature60.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,576
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Median Age48.3 years
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79.8% Black 0.4% Hispanic 2.7% Other 17.1%
White79.8%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races17.1%

Language

English Only78.4%
Spanish Speakers21.6%
English 78.4% Spanish 21.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance94.5%

Income

5% above avg
Median Household Income$79,202
Per Capita Income$60,511
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,356
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$102,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate7.9%
Total Establishments (County)31,435
County GDP$69,606M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,758
Healthcare Facilities3,115
Retail Stores2,556
Manufacturing867
Total Establishments31,435

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,758 Healthcare 3,115 Retail 2,556 Manufacturing 867

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$102,674
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,383

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.3 min
Work From Home23.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

236% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$947,000
Zillow Home Value Index$1,119,815

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,364,500
Price Per Sq Ft$762
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops20.7%
Active Inventory29

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.8%

Rental Costs

64% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,913
Zillow Rent Index$3,972

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,383
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.89%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.5%
Regular Checkup72.1%
Premature Death Rate5,626 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,115
Restaurants (County)1,758

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime131.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape26.3 /100K
Robbery13.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault92.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,577.5 /100K
Burglary262.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,235.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft78.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

Temperature

50°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average60.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.7 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Land Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Latitude34.4492°
Longitude-119.2467°
County FIPS06111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%
D 56.1%

Democrat +15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.2%
High School+88.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Land Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations11
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)14
Public Libraries (County)24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

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