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Thousand Oaks
  • City in California
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Thousand Oaks

#2 in Best Places to Live in Ventura County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    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.
    About Thousand Oaks...
    Population
    127,274
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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

    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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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      24.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      149
      500.1
    • Theft
      809.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      78.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Thousand Oaks

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $113,942
    National
    $69,021
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