Livability Score

52
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Blossom Tea House
Coffee Shop
Ruby's Cafe of Oxnard
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Been & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) F
Gullwing Childrens Museum
Museum
Carnegie Art Museum
Museum
Plaza Stadium Cinemas 14
Cinema
Robert Q Valles Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
United States Navy Seabee Museum
Museum
Mullin Automotive Museum
Museum
Murphy Auto Museum
Museum
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Museum
Color Me Mine
Theatre Arts
Century RiverPark 16
Cinema
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Museum
Golf 'N' Stuff
Theme Park
Port Hueneme Historical Museum
Museum
Buena Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (49) D-
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Antojitoz Cafe
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Chicago Liquor
Alcohol
Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Tacos Mi Pueblo
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
WaBa Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Salsa
Fast Food
Fitness (10) C-
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Oxnard Police Activities League
Community Centre
Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Bally Total Fitness
Gym
Roger Jones Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (16) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Panadería Vanessa
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Masters Donuts
Bakery
Ortiz Bakery
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Parks (109) B
Southwest Community Park
Park
Sea Air Park
Park
Seaview Park
Park
Cabrillo Park
Park
Oxnard Community Park West
Park
Fremont Park
Park
Fremont park
Park
Brittell Park
Park
Marina West Park
Park
Oxnard Community Park East
Park
Via Marina Park
Park
Eastwood Memorial Park
Park
Harbor Park
Park
Plaza Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Durley Park
Park
Windsor North Park
Park
Heritage Square
Park
CIV Park
Park
Bolker Park
Park
Westport Park
Park
Sierra Linda Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
River Ridge Playing Fields
Park
Oxnard Shores Park
Park
Shops (54) D-
Xtreme Wireless
Electronics
City Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Chiong-Mendoza Res.
Clothing
Lucky Nails
Beauty
CL Fashion
Clothing
Scissor and Comb Barbershop
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Centerpoint Mall
Mall
Walmart
Department Store
76
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Catherines
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Tillys
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Oxnard.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations
F
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
OTC
Bus Stop
Oxnard Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Oxnard Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Oxnard, CA (OXN)
Bus Stop
Oxnard
Transit Station
Victoria & Hemlock
Bus Stop
Victoria & Hemlock (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Ventura Rd & Carmen
Bus Stop
Ventura Rd & Holly
Bus Stop
Channel Isl & J
Bus Stop
Channel Isl & J (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
C Street Transfer Center NB
Bus Stop
C St Transfer Ctr
Bus Stop
Esplanade & Spur (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Esplanade Mall SB;Esplanade & Esplanade Shp Ctr (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Esplanade & Spur
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Oxnard is 150/100 - which is 8% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Oxnard crime rates are 4,687 per 100k, which is 65% higher than California
Property Crime
3,863 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
824 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A-

The median income in Oxnard is $77,050 - which is 21% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$77,050
B+
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
D
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oxnard FD Station 1
Fire Station
Fremont Square Family Dentistry
Dentist
Safe Dental Care
Dentist
Children's Choice Dental Care
Dentist
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Oxnard Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oxnard Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Channel Islands Family Dental Office- Oxnard
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Harbor Patrol
Police
Pacific Dental Group and Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Port Hueneme Police Department
Police
Oxnard Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Ralphs
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing B

Oxnard home prices are $471,400 - which is 15% higher than California
Home Price
$471,400
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Oxnard graduation rate is 64% - which is 19% lower than California
School Test Scores
26%
F
High School Grad. Rates
64%
F
Elementary Schools (52) F
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Fremont Academy Of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Our Redeemer Preschool
Marina West Elementary
Santa Clara Elementary School
Curren Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
New Harvest Christian Schools
Driffill Elementary
Haydock Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Mckinna Elementary
St Johns Lutheran School
Sierra Linda Elementary
Ramona Elementary
Kamala Elementary
San Miguel
R.J. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
St Anthony School
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Elm Street Elementary
Rio Del Norte
Sunkist Elementary
High Schools (11) F
Oxnard High
Vista Real Charter High
Vista Real Charter High
Pacifica High
Calvary Christian School
Hueneme High
Channel Islands High
Condor High
Oxnard Middle College High
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ratings F

Oxnard has an overall rating of 43% from 30 reviews.
User Reviews (5)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (25)
From AreaVibes
D
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Thank you for the bad reviews. 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2020) First I want to say thank you for keeping oxnard small. I know it is the largest city in ventura county but with the ratings liste on this website you would think oxnard is way worse than it is. I moved to Ventura county in 2013 and since then I've moved a couple of time and I'v ...Read More e had nothing but positive experiences. Oxnard is a working class city so it's income is relatively lower than the surrounding area. Family is big here, you will find 5-8 people living in a house but it's because there are several generations living under one roof. Families in oxnard tend to care for their elderly in the house purchased or rented by the elderly. Oxnard has old homes, but new home are always being constructed. I moved here from the east coast so my impression of a bad community is clearly different than those listed here. If you are thinking of moving to oxnard, do your research. The city is majority Latino/a , white and then other. IMHO oxnard gets a bad rap because the rival majority of people that live here are people of color.

Oxnard beach are pretty cool, there are tons of hiking just minutes away. There tons of history in the area, and the strawberry festival is pretty cool.
I don't go out in oxnard, most of bar area latino/a. I usually go to ventura with is a 5-10min drive.
Dining is pretty awesome, oxnard has a small town feel (meaning there are many mom and pop resturants), but it also had the established resturants/fast food. The surrounding areas have great dining choices.
Oxnard has the collection for shopping but there are also the mall in ventura and the outlet mall in camarillo which is again a 10 min drive. But again don't move here, I like it the way it is. Read Less
Think twice before moving here (Riverpark)! A few things to consider. . . 0.5 rating By In My Opinion. . . ( Oct 19, 2016) At first glance, Oxnard (Riverpark) may seem like a viable and affordable place to live and (in all honesty) it is more affordable than surrounding towns such as Camarillo, Newbury Park, Summerland and Santa Barbara, but with affordability comes some serious problems and some poi ...Read More nts to consider:Crime/Vandalism: Both are high here. . .even in the nicer and newer parts of Oxnard such as Riverpark which borders one of the worst crime areas in Oxnard. Bad people doing bad things bleed over in this area as it is certainly not a gated community. At first glance during the day, it seems nice, new, clean, with newer housing and pretty parks, etc. However, after spending some time living here and being the victim of crime in this area, I would certainly never live here again. Sadly, vandalism can be seen in the new parks as people just don't care and with poverty comes ignorance and with ignorance comes lack of pride in a community.Unfriendly: There is a high rental community which means a lot of people in and out. Neighbors generally keep to themselves. People will say hello if prompted, but don't expect to make long-term friends with your neighbors as nobody is really interested. As a lower income town, people generally work during the day and keep to themselves at night.Shopping/Nightlife: The Collection (adjacent shopping center) does offer decent shopping, dining and nightlife. It is rather convenient to have a Target nearby. Friday and Saturday nights/evenings, however, are chaotic as this is the one and only shopping and dining destination in Oxnard. Beware that The Collection does become the high school hangout spot around 5:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights for the 15-18 year-old crowd which just generally means to expect LARGE GROUPS of teenagers generally congregating around The Collection while security desperately tries to break up the loitering. There is the most concentrated cases of shoplifting during these times so don't be surprised to see high concentrations of police and people being escorted out of stores in handcuffs during these times. (I've seen this on each and every Friday and Saturday evening/night that I have been there).Filthy/Dirty: The town of Oxnard, in general, is pretty dirty. It is an older town with some newer developments sprinkled in. Grocery stores are generally run down and I go out of town to do grocery shopping as the options available here are not great and dingy. Poverty: As the statistics on this site state, Oxnard is an older city with a large population that is generally uneducated. With the lack of education in this town there seems to be poverty to go along with it. I think Riverpark is trying to change this by attracting young professionals and families, but don't be too surprised to find eight to nine people living in one house/condo despite rules against such. If you can overlook some of these points, then Riverpark may be for you. For me, though, Riverpark missed the mark and did not meet my standard of living.Would I live here again? NEVERIs it a good place to live for those with a high standard of living? NOIs there a good sense of community here? NOGood place for a family? NODo I wish someone would have informed me of the downfalls before moving here? YESWould I recommend a friend or family member live here? NO Read Less
Trash inoxnard 0 rating By Gemma ( Jun 04, 2016) Oxnard is the dirtiest town in California. On olds road between ocean view school and port hueneme road. There are mattresses chairs couches and big bags of trash. And all along the fences by the fields is trash. It is like a third world country. There is always trash along Wooll ...Read More ey road by th railroad tracks. Why doesn't the city clean up this town. I would not recommend anyone live here it is not a town to be proud of. I cannot wait to sell my home and get out of this dirty place Read Less
Beautiful Beaches and Outdoor Living 2.5 rating By me-t ( May 20, 2016) If you speak spanish and love the latino community then this is the place for you. If you'd like employment, you must speak spanish. If you are retired this is an excellent community. There is not much to do here for singles as there is virtually no night life. It is a great plac ...Read More e for beaches and outdoor living. There is a high concentration on Mexican's and the Mexican heritage. Certain areas are kind of run down but the beach communities are nice. Read Less
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Trash inoxnard 0 rating By Gemma ( Jun 04, 2016) Oxnard is the dirtiest town in California. On olds road between ocean view school and port hueneme road. There are mattresses chairs couches and big bags of trash. And all along the fences by the fields is trash. It is like a third world country. There is always trash along Wooll ...Read More ey road by th railroad tracks. Why doesn't the city clean up this town. I would not recommend anyone live here it is not a town to be proud of. I cannot wait to sell my home and get out of this dirty place Read Less
Beautiful Beaches and Outdoor Living 2.5 rating By me-t ( May 20, 2016) If you speak spanish and love the latino community then this is the place for you. If you'd like employment, you must speak spanish. If you are retired this is an excellent community. There is not much to do here for singles as there is virtually no night life. It is a great plac ...Read More e for beaches and outdoor living. There is a high concentration on Mexican's and the Mexican heritage. Certain areas are kind of run down but the beach communities are nice. Read Less
Oxnard, CA - Think Twice About Relocation 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 05, 2010) If you are considering moving to Oxnard, Ca, I would have to advise against it. The crime rates in Oxnard are rather high. I don't mean petty crimes either. There are violent crimes widespread, such as stabbings and robberies. I know every city has its crime, but personally I wou ...Read More ld not want to raise a family in that kind of environment. I wasn't in town long, but what I witnessed was enough.

On the plus side, the food is good. You won't starve in Oxnard. There are restaurants in Oxnard lining the streets. The food is excellent. We made it a point to try a different restaurant each night we were there. I swear I gained 5 lbs by the end of the trip. They also have a great little farmer's market there. The vegetables are beautiful and delicious. Everything is reasonably priced, too. If you are in the city during the spring, check out the Oxnard Strawberry Festival. It is quite fun. Read Less

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      Oxnard, CA

      Oxnard, California is found in Ventura County. It is actually the largest city in this county with a population of over 200,000 people. It lies between the Oxnard Plain used for farming and downtown Los Angeles. Many consider this city as part of the Los Angeles area. There is a rich Native American history in Oxnard, along with a sugar beet history by Henry T. Oxnard.

      There are seven neighborhoods throughout Oxnard. There are neighborhood councils for each f the seven too increase safety and awareness of the happenings in the city and in each of the neighborhoods. Downtown Oxnard is where most events and activities are to be found in the city. Most individuals live along the beachfront, with the sand and shore within walking distance to one's home.

      Homes in Oxnard are less than the California average price of homes. This is not to say that the home prices are lower than those found in the rest of the country, however. The average price of homes in the city is right below $300,000. The average price of rent in Oxnard is around $2000, proving to be more expensive than many other rental prices across the country.

      The cost of living when considering other bills continues to be less expensive than the rest of California. Utility prices in Oxnard are significantly lower than those in the rest of the country as well. Grocery costs are slightly more expensive than those found throughout the rest of the state and the rest of the country, however. Transportation is less expensive than the rest of transportation prices in California when considering gas prices and public transportation prices.

      The Oxnard Transit Center is the primary company behind public transportation in the city. This transit center offers bus routes through Greyhound buses. There are also Amtrak train services available through the center to go to other cities throughout California. Ventura Intercity Service Transit Authority offers public bus transportation throughout Oxnard and the rest of Ventura County.

      The Pacific Ocean hugs the coastline seen around Oxnard. You are sure to catch a wave4 when moving to this town. There are also various museums throughout to showcase the culture such as Carnegie Art Museum. Many festivals and events occur throughout the year in Oxnard as well including the California Strawberry Festival. There is always something happening in this city.

      Oxnard is truly a beautiful and unique city. There is a distinct Native American and farming history among the beachfront and fertile lands that are presently there. Oxnard has a great affordability compared to the rest of the state of California. There are numerous events and activities to engage in as well involving art and the farming lifestyle that continues there today.

      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oxnard? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Southwest Community Park
      Sea Air Park
      Seaview Park
      Cabrillo Park
      Oxnard Community Park West
      Fremont Park
      Fremont park
      Brittell Park

      Entertainment

      Gullwing Childrens Museum
      Carnegie Art Museum
      Plaza Stadium Cinemas 14
      Robert Q Valles Center for the Performing Arts
      United States Navy Seabee Museum
      Mullin Automotive Museum
      Murphy Auto Museum
      Channel Islands Maritime Museum

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Panda Express
      Del Taco
      Little Caesars
      Antojitoz Cafe
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Jack in the Box

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Oxnard? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Oxnard.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Oxnard a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint John's Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors