Simi Valley, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

Simi Valley is a California city with a population of approximately 125K, part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $841,774. Median household income is $112,144.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 125K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $841,774 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $112,144 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.4 minutes
  • Part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

125,113

Source: Census ACS

$841,774

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$112,144

Source: Census ACS

28.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

176 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Ventura County (county-level results)

56%
41%
Democrat 217,424
Republican 158,901
Leans D+15.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 24.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 36.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.3

Location

Simi Valley, CA (34.2694, -118.7805)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.