Thousand Oaks
- City in California
City
Thousand Oaks
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 370 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$794,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,303
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Thousand Oaks Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Thousand Oaks
Top Private Schools Near Thousand Oaks
- grade A+
Oaks Christian School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 271 reviews
- grade A+
Viewpoint School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 129 reviews
- grade A+
La Reina High School and Middle School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 99 reviews
- grade A+
Louisville High School
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 188 reviews
- grade A+
Chaminade College Preparatory
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 243 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault28national 282.7
- Murder0.8national 6.1
- Rape7.2national 40.7
- Robbery21.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary126.5national 500.1
- Theft895.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft84.1national 284
Residents
Working in Thousand Oaks
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$113,942
National
$69,021Similar Places
Thousand Oaks Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 370 reviews
Not only was I born and raised in Thousand Oaks (husband as well), I’ve raised my 5 kids here! The schools are excellent, sports programs are top notch, great training facilities such as Mamba Academy, tons of community events organized Conejo Parks and Rec, a teen center, a senior center and a large city library. Surrounded by the beautiful Santa Monica mountains, there’s plenty of hiking trails that are especially beautiful in the late winter/early spring and close to the beach. The weather is nearly perfect! Not nearly as hot as the San Fernando Valley, yet you get nice cool ocean breezes in the afternoon. It was lacking diversity when I was growing up but that has changed in recent years. It’s still very safe although some LA crime is starting to creep in. Luckily we have a very proactive police department that takes crime and homelessness seriously. We absolutely love it here!
Thousand Oaks has been home to me for my whole life and offered many different opportunities for growth and exploration. It has offered me each year of quality education, friendships, and safe living. Thousand Oaks also provides an abundance of stores, activities, and places to find and explore. With the diversity of the people and the land around it, I find Thousand Oaks a perfect place to live.
Thousand Oaks is a great place to grow up and raise a family. It is a very quaint and quiet town. It has a great public school system and is very safe. It is not suitable for anybody in their 20s who is looking for events and places to meet other young people. There is maybe one or two bars in the area that are nothing special. If you're looking for something to do you are more likely to find it in the surrounding areas of Malibu or LA.
At times, it feels like "a bubble" and many people describe it that way. This is mostly due to the lack of ethnic diversity and the isolation that comes with living in the suburbs. LA is only a 45 minute drive away, but because of the mountain ranges on both sides of the town, it feels more isolated.
There is also little job opportunities compared to what would find in the valley or Los Angeles. As a recent grad I haven't had any luck finding entry level jobs unless they are based out of LA or remote positions.
At times, it feels like "a bubble" and many people describe it that way. This is mostly due to the lack of ethnic diversity and the isolation that comes with living in the suburbs. LA is only a 45 minute drive away, but because of the mountain ranges on both sides of the town, it feels more isolated.
There is also little job opportunities compared to what would find in the valley or Los Angeles. As a recent grad I haven't had any luck finding entry level jobs unless they are based out of LA or remote positions.