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Thousand Oaks
  • City in California

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Thousand Oaks is a city in California with a population of 127,274. Thousand Oaks is in Ventura County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Thousand Oaks offers residents a dense 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.

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About Thousand Oaks...
Population
127,274

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$794,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,303
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Thousand Oaks Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    28
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    7.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    21.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    126.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    895.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    84.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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