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Thousand Oaks, CA

Thousand Oaks, CA.

Population: 42,236 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Thousand Oaks, CA is $1.01M — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $962,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,377/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inland flooding, earthquake, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.01M

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.01M
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+62.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.01M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$962,500
Median list price
$999,250
Median price per sqft
$551
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
116
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,377/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,827/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,424/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
BRIDGES Charter District, Conejo Valley Unified
Schools include
BRIDGES Charter, Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning, Aspen Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Ladera STARS Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inland flooding: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pacific Coast Pipe Lines (13.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
144
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,652
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Camarillo International Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Camarillo International Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,352 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
41.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,377
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
288,572
Average weekly wage
$1,336
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,609

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Thousand OaksState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.01M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$962,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,377/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,377$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Thousand Oaks, CA?
$1.01M.
What is the median sale price in Thousand Oaks, CA?
$962,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Typical rent: $3,377/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, coastal flooding.
Is Thousand Oaks, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Thousand Oaks, CA. 22 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thousand Oaks, CA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thousand Oaks, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thousand Oaks, CA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Thousand Oaks, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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