What are the schools like in Moorpark, CA?

Moorpark is served primarily by Moorpark Unified. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

What is the median household income in Moorpark?

The median household income in Moorpark, CA is $143,218 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Moorpark, CA?

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

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

Q: Is Moorpark, CA affordable or expensive?

Moorpark's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moorpark is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $800,500 and the median rent is $2,457 per month.

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

Moorpark has a violent crime rate of 99.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 713.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moorpark, CA a Good Place to Live?

Moorpark is a small city of 36,073 in California, with a median household income of $143,218 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

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

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

All Moorpark 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

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

Metric	Moorpark, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$800,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,457	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,218	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moorpark's violent crime rate is 99.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.1 /100k

Property Crime

713.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Moorpark is served primarily by Moorpark Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moorpark, CA	National Avg
School District	Moorpark Unified	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Moorpark, CA	National Avg
Population	36,073	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Moorpark

Moorpark, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93021

Moorpark vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moorpark, CA affordable or expensive?

Moorpark's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Moorpark roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $800,500 and median rent is $2,457/month.

What is the crime rate in Moorpark, CA?

Moorpark's violent crime rate is 99.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 713.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moorpark?

Public schools in Moorpark are operated by Moorpark Unified. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moorpark, CA a good place to live?

Moorpark, CA has a population of 36,073, a median household income of $143,218, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Moorpark?

Moorpark 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 Moorpark?

Moorpark, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93021.

What is the population of Moorpark?

The population of Moorpark, California is 36,073 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moorpark?

Key numbers for living in Moorpark: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $800,500, median household income $143,218, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moorpark side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.