Cost of Living in Oak View, CA

Population 5,984 · California · Data vintage 2023

215
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Oak View sits 133% above the national median — $709,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $109,856 (47% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Oak View sits roughly 10 miles north of San Buenaventura (Ventura). Median home values run roughly 9% lower than San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s $779,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 233
Rent 187

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Oak View

The median home value in Oak View is $709,300 — 133% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,463/month, 87% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,856/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 69.2°F and lows of 53.3°F. Overall, Oak View has a cost of living index of 215 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 115% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$709,300
133% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$761,885
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,463/mo
87% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 81.0%
Renter-occupied 19.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,463
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,077/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.5 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.9%
Carpooled
12.7%
Public transit
3.1%
Walked
3.6%
Bicycle
1.4%
Work from home
13.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$109,856
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,084
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%
Graduate degree 9.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 43.7
Female median age 47.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.2°F
Avg Low
53.3°F
Annual Precip
12.9"
40° 50° 60° 70° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 666566676870737474747066
Low °F 464849515458616160555047
Precip" 2.923.262.300.690.340.060.020.010.080.460.712.08

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
60.3%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
121
PM2.5 days
239
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Oak View, CA?

Oak View has a cost index of 215 (100 = national average). It is 115% above the national average.

What is average rent in Oak View, CA?

The median gross rent in Oak View is $2,463 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Oak View?

The median home value in Oak View is $709,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Oak View?

The median household income in Oak View is $109,856 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Oak View, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Oak View is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Oak View, CA affordable?

Oak View is above average in cost of living, with an index of 215 — about 115% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Oak View?

Oak View has average high temperatures of 69.2°F and average lows of 53.3°F. Annual precipitation is 12.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Oak View at a Glance

Population
5,984
Median Income
$109,856
Home Value
$709,300
Median Rent
$2,463/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
69.2°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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