What are the schools like in Camarillo, CA?

Camarillo is served primarily by Pleasant Valley. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1.

What is the median household income in Camarillo?

The median household income in Camarillo, CA is $105,141 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

Camarillo, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Camarillo, CA affordable or expensive?

Camarillo's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camarillo is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $713,900 and the median rent is $2,483 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Camarillo, CA?

Camarillo has a violent crime rate of 128.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1190.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Camarillo, CA?

Camarillo has an average high temperature of 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches.

Is Camarillo, CA a Good Place to Live?

Camarillo is a mid-sized city of 70,622 in California, with a median household income of $105,141 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Camarillo stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Camarillo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Camarillo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.5

Camarillo's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camarillo costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Camarillo, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$713,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,483	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,141	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Camarillo's violent crime rate is 128.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.8 /100k

Property Crime

1190.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Camarillo is served primarily by Pleasant Valley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camarillo, CA	National Avg
School District	Pleasant Valley	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camarillo sees average highs of 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Camarillo, CA
Average High — January	68.0°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	16.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Camarillo, CA	National Avg
Population	70,622	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.2%	18.9%
Asian	10.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Somis, CA 4 mi Casa Conejo, CA 6 mi El Rio, CA 7 mi Saticoy, CA 8 mi Santa Rosa Valley, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Camarillo

Camarillo, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

93010 93012

Camarillo vs Other Cities

Camarillo, CA vs Somis, CA Camarillo, CA vs Casa Conejo, CA Camarillo, CA vs El Rio, CA Camarillo, CA vs Saticoy, CA Camarillo, CA vs Santa Rosa Valley, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camarillo, CA affordable or expensive?

Camarillo's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Camarillo roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $713,900 and median rent is $2,483/month.

What is the crime rate in Camarillo, CA?

Camarillo's violent crime rate is 128.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1190.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Camarillo?

Public schools in Camarillo are operated by Pleasant Valley. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camarillo, CA a good place to live?

Camarillo, CA has a population of 70,622, a median household income of $105,141, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Camarillo?

Camarillo averages 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camarillo?

Camarillo, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 93010, 93012.

What is the population of Camarillo?

The population of Camarillo, California is 70,622 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Camarillo?

Key numbers for living in Camarillo: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $713,900, median household income $105,141, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camarillo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.