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Ventura
  • City in California
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Ventura

#6 in Best Places to Live in Ventura County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Ventura is a city in California with a population of 110,572. Ventura is in Ventura County. Living in Ventura offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ventura there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ventura and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Ventura are highly rated.
    About Ventura...
    Population
    110,572
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $621,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,786
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Ventura Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      183.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      86
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      420.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,153.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      248.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Ventura

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,718
    National
    $69,021
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