Camarillo, CA

Camarillo, California

Introduction to Camarillo, California

The California city of Camarillo, located in Ventura County, is nestled in a coastal valley 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The city is situated about 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 40 miles south of Santa Barbara. Running through Camarillo is U.S. Route 101 (also known as the Ventura Freeway), the city's principal thoroughfare. Camarillo is also easily accessible to California State Highways 126 and 1 (the Pacific Coast Highway). Nearby communities include Thousand Oaks (to the east) and Oxnard (to the west).

Founded in the mid-19th century by Adolfo and Juan Camarillo, owners of the Rancho Calleguas which comprised much of what is now the city, Camarillo owed much of its early development to the Southern Pacific railroad's choice of the site as the location for one of its depots. For several decades, development proceeded slowly but the advent of the Ventura Freeway, completed in the late 1950s, set the stage for an ensuing period of growth. In 1962, the 3M Corporation chose the city as the home of its Mincom and Magnetic Tape Divisions and in 1964, Camarillo became incorporated. The conversion of the naval operation at nearby Point Mugu to the Pacific Missile Test Center (now known as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division) and the creation of associated civilian labs spurred employment and further growth. The city today is an attractive bedroom community combining easy proximity to nearby industry with a smog-free semi-rural living environment.

Camarillo Points of Interest

Camarillo’s location almost halfway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles puts visitors and residents close to a multitude of attractions within easy driving distance, as well as many places of interest within the city limits. The Camarillo Ranch, located just north of the Ventura Freeway, is home to the longtime residence of Adolfo Camarillo and his family. Built in 1892, the Camarillo Ranch House has been renovated and is now one of the city's premiere cultural, educational and event centers. The Pleasant Valley Historical Museum chronicles the history of Pleasant Valley and the Oxnard Plain, areas where many of the city’s early pioneers settled before there was a City of Camarillo. The World War II Aviation Museum recounts WWII history and features renovated vintage aircraft, historical displays, and interactive exhibits. Some of the city's annual events include the Summer Concerts in the Park series, held at the Performing Arts Pavilion in Constitution Park; the Annual Greek Festival held every June at the Camarillo Airport; the Camarillo Air Show, which takes place in August also at the Airport; and July's Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair, a giant festival with food, rides and entertainment.

High Points

Camarillo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Camarillo, CA

Comparing Camarillo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Camarillo Almanac

Camarillo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Camarillo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Camarillo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Camarillo Hospitals

ST JOHN'S PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2309 ANTONIO AVE
(805) 389-5800
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Camarillo

Camarillo High Schools (2004)

CAMARILLO (ADOLFO) HIGH
4660 MISSION OAKS BLVD.
805-389-6404
Serves 2,458 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

FRONTIER HIGH (CONT.)
309 SOUTH K ST.
805-389-6454
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

SPECIAL EDUCATION
5189 VERDUGO WAY
805-383-1924
A Special Education School
Serves 360 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

GATEWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY
200 HORIZON CIR.
A Non-traditional School
Serves 336 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

PERRY (MARY B.) HIGH
3100 WRIGHT ROAD
805-485-7951
Serves 265 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Camarillo Colleges

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California State University-Channel Islands

St. John's Seminary

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