At a Glance
Median Income
$134,367
$64,448 per capita
Home Value
$951,200
Zillow: $1,035,291
Median Rent
$2,580/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,025/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
9.0% smoking rate
How Thousand Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thousand Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thousand Oaks 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
Thousand Oaks residents earn a median household income of $134,367 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,448. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thousand Oaks is $951,200 , 237% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,035,291. Median rent is $2,580/month, with 33.3% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Thousand Oaks reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,025/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
50.9% of adults in Thousand Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thousand Oaks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population125,676
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,274/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,367
Per Capita$64,448
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$951,200
Rent$2,580
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$1,035,291
Housing Units47,950
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,025/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation781 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Thousand Oaks was founded in 1964.
The median home in Thousand Oaks was built in 1978.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.