A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Drive through Oxnard
A street-level driving tour through Oxnard, filmed by Dash Cam Tours.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Oxnard
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
201,014
Median age 34
Median household income
$93,372
Median rent
$1,962/mo
Median home value
$617,800
Schools
49
6 districts
Summer high / winter low
74° / 46°
Pros
- Household incomes run 19% above the US median ($93,372).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.68% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 56 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 38 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 104% more than the US median ($617,800).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Oxnard?
Oxnard spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $549,400 to $747,300 by zip.
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Life in Oxnard
See Oxnard
A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Along Channel Islands Harbor
A drive around the harbor and its surrounding streets, filmed by Dash Cam Tours.
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Is Oxnard a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 19% above the US median ($93,372). Property taxes are low: about 0.68% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 104% more than the US median ($617,800).
How much do I need to earn to live in Oxnard?
The median household earns $93,372. Rent at the median ($1,962/month) is about 25% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $78,480 a year.
How many schools are in Oxnard?
49 public and private schools across 6 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Oxnard?
Highs average 74°F in August and lows 46°F in January. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.