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Ojai, California

Introduction to Ojai, California

Ojai, California, in Ventura county, is 12 miles N of Ventura, California and 63 miles NW of Los Angeles, California. The city’s population is approximately 7,862.

Ojai History

Ojai was named after the Indian term meaning "moon.” The Chumash Native Americans originally inhabited the area. It was originally known as Nordhoff. It adopted its current name in 1917. Ojai was incorporated as a city in 1921.

Ojai and nearby Attractions

  • California Oil Museum
  • Stagecoach Inn Museum
  • Gull Wings Children's Museum
  • Rincon Beach County Park
  • Point Mugu State Park
  • Lookout County Park

Things To Do In Ojai

Local parks include the Malibu Creek State Park, the Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, Rincon Beach County Park and Point Mugu State Park. The Ojai Church of Christ, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the Wesleyan Church of Ojai Valley are the local churches. The Soule Golf Course is nearby as well.

Ojai Transportation

Los Angeles International is the nearest major airport

Ojai Higher Education

The World University of America, Oxnard College and Ventura College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOjai Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Ojai Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Ojai, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime67

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