What are the schools like in Oxnard, CA?

Oxnard is served primarily by Oxnard. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.

What is the median household income in Oxnard?

The median household income in Oxnard, CA is $90,409 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Oxnard, CA?

Oxnard has an average high temperature of 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Oxnard, CA affordable or expensive?

Oxnard's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oxnard is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $587,200 and the median rent is $1,907 per month.

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

Oxnard has a violent crime rate of 596.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1877.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxnard, CA a Good Place to Live?

Oxnard is a mid-sized city of 202,279 in California, with a median household income of $90,409 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Oxnard stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Oxnard 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

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

Metric	Oxnard, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$587,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,907	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,409	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Oxnard's violent crime rate is 596.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

596.4 /100k

Property Crime

1877.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oxnard is served primarily by Oxnard. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxnard, CA	National Avg
School District	Oxnard	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxnard sees average highs of 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Oxnard, CA
Average High — January	65.9°F
Average High — July	72.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Oxnard, CA	National Avg
Population	202,279	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Channel Islands Beach, CA 2 mi Port Hueneme, CA 3 mi El Rio, CA 4 mi San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 5 mi Saticoy, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Oxnard

Oxnard, CA is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

93030 93033 93036 93035 93042

Oxnard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxnard, CA affordable or expensive?

Oxnard's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oxnard roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $587,200 and median rent is $1,907/month.

What is the crime rate in Oxnard, CA?

Oxnard's violent crime rate is 596.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1877.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oxnard?

Public schools in Oxnard are operated by Oxnard. The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxnard, CA a good place to live?

Oxnard, CA has a population of 202,279, a median household income of $90,409, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Oxnard?

Oxnard averages 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxnard?

Oxnard, CA is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 93030, 93033, 93036, 93035, 93042.

What is the population of Oxnard?

The population of Oxnard, California is 202,279 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oxnard?

Key numbers for living in Oxnard: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $587,200, median household income $90,409, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oxnard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.