2019 Best Places to Live in Ventura CountyAbout this List

Oak Park

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 56 reviews

Current Resident: The Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks area is where everyone came to escape from the decay of the San Fernando Valley. It's great here if you can afford it. A two bedroom condo goes for $600,000 and up. Good schools, low crime, etc. All the things that you used to take for granted in California before it started to go downhill. Great location because It's only a twenty minute drive to Malibu and a little over an hour up to Santa Barbara. High percentage of college educated and professionals. Last stand before leaving the state entirely, especially if they overturn Prop 13.
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• A

• A+

• 14,440 Population

Thousand Oaks

• City in California
• 314 reviews

Current Resident: My experience with Thousand Oaks is that I'm a local resident of the city, from the people to the atmosphere, to the weather the city in a nutshell is fantastic! I've lived here for nearly fifteen-years and haven't looked back. A slight downside to living in Thousand Oaks is the lack of nightlight, meaning it isn't a great place for having fun late out. Lastly, something I think I'd like to be changed in Thousand Oaks is for better local transportation systems to be implemented on a regular basis, rather than a transportation system with very scarce hours.
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• A

• A+

• 128,909 Population

Moorpark

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 127 reviews

Current Resident: Moorpark is a comfortable, safe, beautiful place to live. It is located in Ventura County, apparently the best-ranked places to live in the United States. Moorpark is a quiet, yet busy town. There are tennis courts, parks, shopping plazas, and homes affordable to middle-class and upper-class families. Arroyo Vista is the biggest park in Moorpark, holding recreational buildings, tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields, park equipment, bike paths, parking lots, and more. Moorpark has a historic downtown area called High Street, a sleepy place with lots of culture. There are many safe schools and hiking areas around, and despite it being so suburban, Moorpark is surrounded by all the big towns and cities like Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Ojai, and Hollywood. There are beaches and campsites and national parks short distances away. There's lots to do in and out of Moorpark!
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• A-

• A+

• 36,060 Population

Ojai

• Town in California
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Ojai is a small, quiet and peaceful town! The town itself is very nice and I have been able to grow up here and enjoyed every minute of it. Of course, because it is so small, there isn't much activity. The town is so quiet and peaceful that it makes up for it.
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• B+

• B+

• 7,594 Population

Casa Conejo

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 9 reviews

Niche User: It is a great atmosphere, beautiful weather, and friendly people. I would definitely live here again and is one of the safest towns in the country. I see a lot of successful people coming from Newbury Park.
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• B+

• A+

• 3,393 Population

Ventura

• City in California
• 132 reviews

Current Resident: My favorite aspect of Ventura is that it is located on the beach. I've lived in California for most of my life, but I have never been this close to the ocean. And it's affordable! The prices have been slowly rising, but it is still cheaper than LA and its Santa Barbara neighbor.
Read 132 Reviews

• B

• A-

• 110,153 Population

Camarillo

• Town in California
• 201 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful location, nestled in the small valley between the hilly Thousand Oaks neighborhood, and coastal hub of Ventura. This is a safe city great for families and students and very dog friendly! Only 10 minites from the beach and both Los Angeles and Santa Barbara within 1 hour driving distance in either direction. There's great shopping and a wonderful sense of community!
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• B

• B-

• 67,116 Population

Meiners Oaks

• Town in California
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I would describe it as a great place to love
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• B

• B+

• 3,182 Population

Simi Valley

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 324 reviews

Current Resident: This is a very nice city! Me and my family just moved here from the Valley and it's as if we moved to a whole new calmer and safer world. The scenery is beautiful and the people are nice. New developments are on their way. Home prices are rising slowly though so it's a great land investment opportunity.
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• B

• B+

• 126,546 Population

Oak View

• Town in California
• 1 review

Current Resident: Overall, a very nice community. Backs up to hills that are golden in the summer and bright green in the spring. Lake Casitas is beautiful, especially during the sunrise. The weather is perfect for vineyards, and I have a view of some from my house. The weather can be hot at times, but Oak View's proximity to Carpinteria/Santa Barbara and Ventura gives you a lot of access to the beach, without the expense of living by it. The people are very nice and laid back, and its a quiet, sleepy little town that isn't too expensive to live in. Great place to raise kids, as there is little crime here.
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• B-

• A-

• 4,472 Population

Channel Islands Beach

• Suburb of Oxnard, CA

• B-

• B-

• 2,659 Population

Mira Monte

• Town in California
• 2 reviews

Parent: Ojai is an excellent place to raise a family. The schools are very good. Everyone knows and looks out for your children. Lots of activities for young children, and quiet for teenagers, almost like a bubble. The down side is that it is expensive.
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• B-

• A-

• 6,916 Population

Port Hueneme

• Suburb of Oxnard, CA
• 43 reviews

Former Resident: What an undiscovered coastal gem! This is a beautiful laid back beach community with tremendous potential re beach view real estate. Who wouldn't want to live here - accessible to PCH, Malibu, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Plenty of shops nearby and a beautiful beach.
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• B-

• B-

• 22,262 Population

Oxnard

• City in California
• 480 reviews

Current Resident: Oxnard is a pretty great place to live. It's a nice city with a blend of cultures, food and many helpful communities. We're also located in a county that's not too far away from some great colleges, neighboring cities, and sightseeing whether its in trails, state parks or beaches, to fulfill a vast array of educational, lifestyle, and social pursuits. Downtown Oxnard often has events and lively parades, and they often bring in delicious food trucks and vendors from all over Southern California. Our Strawberry festivals also attract a healthy dose of tourism. If you're into physical pursuits we have many nearby activities: trails, great camping spots, fishing, surfing, kayaking, nearby island trips, a rock climbing gym, normal gyms, baseball parks, a skate park, and state parks nearby.
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• C

• B-

• 206,732 Population

El Rio

• Suburb of Oxnard, CA
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Oxnard is the best place to live. We are so close to the beach and close to our neighboring cities that makes everything so easily accesible. The weather never goes below 40 degrees and it usually stays within the 70's. The homes are big and the living is well. There is a lot to do around us and it will never be boring.
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• C-

• C+

• 7,229 Population

Saticoy

• Suburb of Oxnard, CA
• 1 review

Current Resident: All the people are close, and friendly. The weather is great, and the shop in town are good like Yetos, and 3 Amigos, and the food like B&J's drive in corn burrito's are delicious.
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• C-

• A-

• 1,005 Population

Fillmore

• Town in California
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice community! Its smallness allows for people to know each other a lot, and many small family stores to thrive.
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• C-

• C-

• 15,529 Population

Santa Paula

• Town in California
• 73 reviews

Former Resident: Santa Paula is by no means a fantastic town, it's not all that clean and a lot of the roads suck. However, many of the people here are genuinely great people and some of them will become lifelong friends. It's a small town with a giant spirit. Many of the teachers in the schools care for the students and work hard to help the students, they are like friends to the students. In summary, Santa Paula isn't all that great but the people there are truly great and you'll love the town if you love the small town vibe.
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• C-

• C-

• 30,344 Population

Piru

• Town in California
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Small Community with great friendly people. This small community has approximately 1,500 people, maybe less. We have one elementary with less than 300 students. The crime rates are extremely low, considering we practically know each other, so there’s literally nothing to hide in the small community I live in. There’s one active church, Catholic, that many of the townspeople attend throughout the week, but mainly on Sunday morning. When it's time for the holidays we have a traditional Piru Parade that the town can participate ate to show our Holiday spirit and signify unity as a town. We are a proud small community.
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• C-

• C-

• 1,808 Population