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Thousand Oaks

#2 in Best Places to Live in Ventura County
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    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 301 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Thousand Oaks is a city in California with a population of 128,909. Thousand Oaks is in Ventura County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Thousand Oaks offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Thousand Oaks there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Thousand Oaks and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Thousand Oaks are highly rated.
    About Thousand Oaks...
    Population
    128,909

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $663,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,925
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Thousand Oaks Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      70.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      34
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      208.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,009.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Thousand Oaks

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $103,793
    National
    $55,322
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    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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    Thousand Oaks has a great selection of parks and recreational areas, with lots of options for hiking and taking a stroll.

    On the downside, it lacks much in the way of culture, shopping, entertainment, or diversity in the ways you would expect from a more urban environment.

    We have a saying for people who live in Thousand Oaks- “newly wed and nearly dead”. Move here to raise kids or retire, to enjoy the privileges of the suburban lifestyle right in between the Los Angeles, Ventura County and Santa Barbara metropolitan areas.

    But don’t expect anything fun to do here if it doesn’t involve taking your kids to soccer games, and forget about having an interesting 20’s in Thousand Oaks. They do little to nothing to cater to these people, and so lots move away.

    The city would rather use their budget for safety than invest anything worthwhile into the arts or a cool downtown district. This place is notoriously bland, and they like to keep it that way.
    Thousand Oaks is a beautiful town! I have lived here all my life. The public schools are rated highly. We are close to the ocean, hiking trails and have tons of public open space to explore. We have great shopping, parks and recreation courses and Senior centers and college. This town caters to all age groups and is one of the safest in the nation.