At a Glance
Median Income
$93,372
$30,413 per capita
Home Value
$617,800
Zillow: $755,254
Median Rent
$1,962/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
343/100K
2,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
339 sunny days/yr
How Oxnard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oxnard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oxnard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxnard residents earn a median household income of $93,372 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,413. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxnard is $617,800 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,254. Median rent is $1,962/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Oxnard reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,007/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Oxnard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxnard has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population201,014
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density7,571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,372
Per Capita$30,413
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
C+
Home Value$617,800
Rent$1,962
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$755,254
Housing Units55,184
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent343/100K
Property2,007/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days339/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxnard was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.
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