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Ojai, CA


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Ojai, California

Ojai, California, in Ventura county, is 12 miles N of Ventura, California (center to center) and 63 miles NW of Los Angeles, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Ventura metropolitan area. Ojai contains a population of approximately 7,862.

The People and Families of Ojai

In Ojai, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ojai had a median family income of $52,917. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Ojai.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ojai favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $30,785. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ojai Housing

Ojai has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Ojai, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Ojai, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

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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