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Oxnard, California

Introduction to Oxnard, California

Oxnard is the 20th largest city in California. It was incorporated in 1903. The city is home to 170,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan area including Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura has a population of about 800,000 people. Oxnard is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

In 1542 Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo claimed the area that is now Oxnard for Spain. About 50,000 Chumash Indians were already living in the surrounding area, taking advantage of the fertile soil and agriculturally conducive climate. The Oxnard area is now a major producer of strawberries and lima beans. Around 1900 a railroad was built to service a sugar beat refinery, providing access to the city which greatly expanded the population.

Oxnard is home to the Port of Hueneme, the only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay. It is a major shipping point for automobiles and agriculture products. It is also home to the U.S. Navy's Seabees. Some of the largest industries in the area are the military, agriculture, health insurance, electronics, and electronic media duplicating.

On average, rainfall totals 15.6 inches per year. Temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit occur on only about 3 days of the year. The August average daily high is a pleasant 73.9 degrees Fahrenheit while the average daily low in that month is 60.0 degrees. January averages 65.6 degrees Fahrenheit for a daily high and 45.5 for a daily low.

Leisure Activities

Local attractions include:

  • The Carnegie Art Museum
  • The Gull Wings Children's Museum
  • The Elite Theatre Company
  • The Oxnard Independent Film Festival
  • The California Strawberry Festival
  • The Otis Chandler Vintage Museum
  • Heritage Square
  • The Henry T. Oxnard Historic District
  • The Seabee Museum
  • Many entertainment opportunities in nearby Los Angeles
  • The professional and college sports teams in greater Los Angeles

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Oxnard Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Oxnard, CA

Comparing Oxnard 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men24
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime106
Low Violent Crime85

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