Population 6,604 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak View
Household size in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 3.23 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 3.25 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 3.11 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Oak View sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Oxnard area, where it has 3.11 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.9, Oak View is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Oak View is older than at least four in five California cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Oak View, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oak View
Renters in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 33.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 35.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 36.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 35.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oak View is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Oak View are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Oxnard area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1975 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oak View is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,304 | $1,529 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,366 | $1,601 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,519 | $2,005 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,590 | $2,498 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,286 | +$969 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oak View costs $2,590 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,286 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oak View
Bachelor's degrees in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 33.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 35.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Oak View than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 81.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 81.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 84.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 84.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Oak View never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Oxnard area overall (84.5%). The share with a diploma has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oak View
| Period | Oak View | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oak View is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oak View compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View | 2.69 | 46.9 | 3.7% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 1971 | $2,590 | 32.5% | 87.3% | 5.3% |
| Mira Monte | 2.42 | 50.2 | 5.3% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,137 | 37.9% | 92.0% | 7.5% |
| Meiners Oaks | 2.87 | 50.0 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 15.4% | 1979 | $1,949 | 44.7% | 93.1% | 17.2% |
| Ojai | 2.41 | 48.8 | 11.1% | 35.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $2,210 | 40.5% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| San Buenaventura | 3.52 | 32.6 | 51.8% | 42.7% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,929 | 38.2% | 92.1% | 2.0% |
| Wheeler Springs | 2.06 | 50.2 | 5.3% | 22.6% | 26.1% | 1983 | $1,950 | 28.1% | 85.3% | 17.7% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.79 | 42.8 | 6.4% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,906 | 45.2% | 91.7% | 3.5% |
| Carpinteria | 2.59 | 45.2 | 5.5% | 38.2% | 13.1% | 1975 | $2,514 | 45.3% | 86.2% | 3.5% |
| Santa Paula | 3.32 | 35.9 | 15.8% | 44.7% | 6.6% | 1970 | $1,870 | 15.3% | 68.2% | 6.8% |
| Toro Canyon | 2.10 | 58.6 | 1.4% | 37.7% | 13.0% | 1962 | $2,204 | 45.2% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Summerland | 2.16 | 51.7 | 3.9% | 34.9% | 21.1% | 1974 | $2,215 | 61.6% | 93.6% | 13.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oak View. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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