Thousand Oaks, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.7

D

out of 100

Overview

Thousand Oaks is a California city with a population of approximately 123K, part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,047,273. Median household income is $125,399.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 123K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,047,273 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $125,399 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.1 minutes
  • Part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

123,463

Source: Census ACS

$1,047,273

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$125,399

Source: Census ACS

25.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

190 (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 19.6/100

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

Income vs Housing 33/100

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

Commute Time 57.5/100

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

Crime 80/100

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

Walkability 33/100

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

Purchasing Power 44.5/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 66.7

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA (34.1706, -118.8367)
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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.