2019 Best Places to Live in Ventura CountyAbout this List

Oak Park

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 52

Current Resident: Oak Park is the perfect place to raise a family. It is an extremely safe, well-rounded environment with fantastic public schools. The high school is very well respected as a public school, and students often go on to very good colleges that are very selective. The real estate prices reflect what a sought-after district this is to live in, and how much people will pay to raise their kids here. Oak Park is small, and relatively far from the city, but has things to do and perfect activities for families of all ages. It is a scenic, extremely clean, and safe environment. With hiking trails and parks abundant, it is a dream for an outdoor runner or biker. You drive around Oak Park and see kids safely walking alone with their friends, and many people walking dogs in the early morning.
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• A

• A+

• 14,440 Population

Thousand Oaks

• City in California
• 296

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
• 122

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

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

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
• 119

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 119 Reviews

• B

• A-

• 110,153 Population

Camarillo

• Town in California
• 180

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

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
• 305

Nearby Resident: Simi Valley is a quaint and charming town. It is next to many high populated areas with plenty of recreational activities and a booming night life. However, this does not seem to effect the town keeping out the hustle and bustle of the city. There are several locations that are quite popular. The Regal Cinemas and its general area creates a fun night life in the town. As well as, they have a delightful mall on Town Center Way. This location is on the west side of Simi, were as The Regal is on the east side. They accommodate the size of the town and the two main heavily populated areas. All in all, Simi Valley is an excellent location to visit, work, and to make your home town today!
Read 305 Reviews

• B

• B+

• 126,546 Population

Oak View

• Town in California
• 1

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 Los Angeles, CA

• B-

• B-

• 2,659 Population

Mira Monte

• Town in California
• 2

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 Los Angeles, CA
• 40

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
• 449

Current Resident: If you had to pick a city to embody the phrase "dont judge a book by its cover", then I think Oxnard would be on the short list. It's a beautiful city with tons of Rich Culture surrounding it! Like any city there are areas where it's not amazing but even so I think those areas have some good qualities as well. There is always something to do in Oxnard! From the Collection to the Harbor, to any number of small shops around town you'll never get tired of Oxnard!
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• C

• B-

• 206,732 Population

El Rio

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
• 2

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 Los Angeles, CA

• C-

• A-

• 1,005 Population

Fillmore

• Town in California
• 29

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
• 67

Current Resident: Santa Paula has varying weather, it has very good fall weather but its its not very consistent. I wish there were a few more stores just so people wouldn't have to go out of town to buy a lot of things. Its usually very quiet in most neighborhoods but you do get the occasional obnoxious person scattered around town. The best places to go eat are the Carl's Jr., Fosters freeze, anf Garden Market.
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• C-

• C-

• 30,344 Population

Piru

• Town in California
• 2

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