At a Glance
Median Income
$64,667
$44,118 per capita
Home Value
$298,500
Zillow: $216,482
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
843/100K
3,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ojus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ojus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ojus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ojus residents earn a median household income of $64,667 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,118. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ojus is $298,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,482. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 43.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Ojus reports 843 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,718/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Ojus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ojus has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,101
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density6,453/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,667
Per Capita$44,118
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
A
Home Value$298,500
Rent$1,697
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$216,482
Housing Units8,221
Rent Burden43.0%
Crime
F
Violent843/100K
Property3,718/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Ojus was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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