Oxnard, CA

Oxnard CA scores 52/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 28% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 128 (100 = avg); violent crime index 160; property crime index 95. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Oxnard. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Oxnard is about $2,032/month (expensive). At $2,032/month for a typical unit, you need about $73,152+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $652,700.

Median household income is $96,212, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($96,212) clears the $73,152 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 76°F (highs near 82°F, lows near 70°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Oxnard: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,032/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $96,212 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $73,152+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,032/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Oxnard who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 52/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,032/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,032/month

Income sniff test: clear about $73,152 household income for $2,032/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Oxnard is a mixed picture. Safety is average and rent at $2,032/month is on the high side. It works for the right household but is not an obvious choice.