What are the schools like in Somis, CA?

Somis is served primarily by Mesa Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Somis?

The median household income in Somis, CA is $128,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Somis, CA?

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

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

Q: Is Somis, CA affordable or expensive?

Somis's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Somis is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,033,300 and the median rent is $2,466 per month.

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

Somis has a violent crime rate of 227.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1033.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Somis, CA a Good Place to Live?

Somis is a small town of 1,083 in California, with a median household income of $128,750 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Somis stands out for 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 Somis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Somis 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

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

Metric	Somis, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,033,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,466	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Somis's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

227.3 /100k

Property Crime

1033.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Somis is served primarily by Mesa Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Somis, CA	National Avg
School District	Mesa Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Somis, CA	National Avg
Population	1,083	—
Median Age	51.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Camarillo, CA 4 mi Santa Rosa Valley, CA 6 mi Casa Conejo, CA 6 mi Moorpark, CA 7 mi Santa Paula, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Somis

Somis, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93066

Somis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somis, CA affordable or expensive?

Somis's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Somis roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,033,300 and median rent is $2,466/month.

What is the crime rate in Somis, CA?

Somis's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1033.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Somis?

Public schools in Somis are operated by Mesa Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Somis, CA a good place to live?

Somis, CA has a population of 1,083, a median household income of $128,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Somis?

Somis 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 Somis?

Somis, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93066.

What is the population of Somis?

The population of Somis, California is 1,083 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Somis?

Key numbers for living in Somis: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $1,033,300, median household income $128,750, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Somis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.