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Ventura County

#17 in Best Counties to Live in California
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in California
  • 48 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Ventura County is located in California with a population of 847,834. In Ventura County, most residents own their homes. In Ventura County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ventura County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Ventura County are above average.
    Population
    847,834

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $520,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,643
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Ventura County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      144
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      93
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      316.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,457.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      195.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%

    Working in Ventura County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,972
    National
    $55,322
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      Ventura County Reviews

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      I love Ventura County! There is such amazing food and experiences. The schools are all amazing, and offer great opportunities. The sports are always excellent and offer amazing games to watch. The views are all so so beautiful. You can see the beach from almost every place in Ventura, along with the beautiful hills. Downtown is such a fun shopping environments. Everything about Ventura is so amazing. I highly recommend living here. It is one of the most family friendly beautiful places I have ever seen. The beaches are amazing, and the people are so friendly. You will never look back once you come here. Bryant lives here too, which is more than enough incentive for any living creature to move here as he is the most amazing human being that I have ever had and will ever have the pleasure of knowing.
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      Ventura county has many unique and special features such as our city views and beaches! There is always something to do here, and that is why many individuals come here for vacations, events, etc.
      Ventura County is, for the most part, a bedroom county for Los Angeles conveniently locate 30 minutes from Santa Barbara, and bordering on Westlake, part of LA County. It is a quiet place with many outdoor activities including, but not limited to, hiking, kayaking, swimming, cycling, and more. It is incredibly safe, and Ventura (city) and The Valley are short drives from any part of the county if you want to experience nightlife. I've loved living here.