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Thousand Oaks, CA Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Bella Kim

Rent vs buy in Thousand Oaks — what makes sense?

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider — Thousand Oaks sits at 68.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of wor...

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Wesley L.

How is the nightlife in Thousand Oaks?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider — Thousand Oaks sits at 68.

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Santiago Lopez

Thousand Oaks housing prices — when will it stop?

We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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Wesley L.

Things that make Thousand Oaks unique

OK so My partner and I are Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? Cheers. Traffic can be rough ...

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Sara O.

Just moved to Thousand Oaks, any tips?

OK so I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. Rent is about $2,580/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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mackenzie_life

Anyone regret moving to Thousand Oaks?

You can expect to pay around $2,580 for rent here. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a grow...

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Carter L.

Is Thousand Oaks still affordable?

Born and raised here. Rent is about $2,580/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $951,200, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The ...

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Xavier Moore

Cheapest neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks?

So, I've been here for 18 years and Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,580 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surpr...

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Robert R.

Just moved to Thousand Oaks, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cheers. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be r...

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isaac_fan

Dog-friendly places in Thousand Oaks?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Thousand Oaks sits at 68.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think?

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Bradley S.

Working remotely from Thousand Oaks — my experience

I've been working remotely from Thousand Oaks for 15 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Could be better but workable ...

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Owen T.

Moving to Thousand Oaks for work — advice?

Crime rate is something to consider — Thousand Oaks sits at 68.9 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Jayden

Thousand Oaks job market vs St. Louis

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jayden

Is Thousand Oaks worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks for reading. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

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David Perez

Best areas to explore in Thousand Oaks?

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 126K, Thousand Oaks is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $134,367 in Thousand Oaks. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. W...

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Mia Hernandez

Commute times in Thousand Oaks — how bad?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 126K, Thousand Oaks is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs ...

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Robert R.

Anyone work in healthcare in Thousand Oaks?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $134,367 in Thousand Oaks. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast ...

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nyc_william

Freelancing from Thousand Oaks — experience?

Rent is about $2,580/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Silas Collins

Quick question about Thousand Oaks

So, Been living here since 2023. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Sara O.

How are the schools in Thousand Oaks?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,580/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $134,367, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with...

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Ruby Kelly

Moving to Thousand Oaks for work — advice?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. Rent is about $2,580/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some loca...

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Elizabeth F.

Co-working spaces in Thousand Oaks?

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $951,200, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider — Thousand Oaks sits at 68.9 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Ni...

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Bella Kim

Things that make Thousand Oaks unique

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $134,367 in Thousand Oaks. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs?

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Evan E.

Career opportunities in Thousand Oaks, CA

Hello, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $951,200 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 126K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great.

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