The story of this market
The typical home in Oxnard, California sells for about $774,500, or $550 per square foot.
Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
CA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Oxnard, California
The Oxnard housing market is currently experiencing a period of resilience tempered by affordability pressures and a notable decline in sales volume. While median prices have seen modest month-over-month growth, rising interest rates are impacting buyer enthusiasm and market liquidity. The market is currently balanced but leaning toward caution as participants adjust to the current economic environment.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Oxnard yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.81% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks4.417.1 mi
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area4.417.7 mi
- Golf N Stuff4.34.5 mi
- K1 Speed Thousand Oaks4.714.2 mi
- Underwood Family Farms4.719 mi
- Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center4.58.8 mi
- Calamigos Ranch Events4.621.9 mi
- AMC Thousand Oaks 144.316.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.1 mi
- The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park4.86.2 mi
- Marina Park4.76.5 mi
- Ventura Harbor Village4.65.9 mi
- Golf N Stuff4.34.5 mi
- Mission Basilica San Buenaventura 17824.79 mi
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library4.720.9 mi
- Mission Basilica San Buenaventura 17824.79 mi
- US Navy Seabee Museum4.82.2 mi
- Camarillo Ranch4.79.2 mi
- Museum of Ventura County4.59 mi
- Paradise Falls4.715.3 mi
- Marina Park4.76.5 mi
- Serra Cross4.89.1 mi
- San Buenaventura State Beach4.67.6 mi
- Point Mugu State Park4.811.5 mi
- Westlake Yacht Club4.520.7 mi
- Channel Islands Harbor Marina4.83.6 mi
- Seabridge Marina4.82.7 mi
- Ventura West Marina4.75.8 mi
- Safe Harbor Ventura Isle4.65.7 mi
- River Ridge Golf Club4.22.7 mi
- Spanish Hills Club4.65.3 mi
- Olivas Links4.44.9 mi
- Camarillo Springs Golf Course3.510.8 mi
- Saticoy Regional Golf Course46.1 mi
- Camarillo Premium Outlets4.56.7 mi
- The Collection Riverpark4.63 mi
- Pacific View4.26.3 mi
- WinCo Foods4.65.3 mi
- Ventura Harbor Village4.65.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major coastal park offering expansive green space, picnic areas, and direct beach access, serving as a primary outdoor recreation hub for residents.
A bustling harbor facility featuring marinas, boat slips, and a variety of waterfront dining and shopping options, acting as a key economic and leisure anchor.
A large-scale, open-air shopping and entertainment district that serves as a central gathering place for the community and a major retail destination.
A popular stretch of coastline known for its surfing and recreational opportunities, contributing significantly to the city's coastal lifestyle appeal.
Oxnard is well-suited for family buyers and local workers who value coastal access and a more affordable price point compared to neighboring Ventura County cities. It attracts commuters who work within the county's agricultural or port-related industries, as well as investors looking for long-term rental demand. The city's mix of beach-adjacent living and suburban amenities makes it a practical choice for those seeking a balance between lifestyle and cost.
The city is connected to the broader region via major highway corridors, facilitating access to Los Angeles and other parts of Ventura County. Local transit infrastructure supports the daily commute of residents working within the local agricultural and port sectors.
Oxnard offers a diverse amenity base centered on its coastal location, featuring popular destinations like Oxnard Beach Park and Silver Strand Beach. The city also hosts the Channel Islands Harbor, which provides extensive boating, dining, and recreational opportunities. The Collection at RiverPark serves as a major regional shopping and entertainment district, significantly enhancing the city's lifestyle appeal.
The rental market in Oxnard is characterized by high demand and a median asking rent of approximately $3,200 per month. Vacancy pressure remains relatively tight due to the city's role as a primary residential hub in Ventura County. Investor interest is present, though the market is currently navigating broader affordability challenges that impact both renters and potential buyers.
Oxnard's economy is anchored by its port, agricultural production, and a growing retail sector. The city maintains a strong industrial base and serves as a primary employment center for the surrounding region, providing stability through diverse job opportunities.
Oxnard serves as a major agricultural and port hub for Ventura County, maintaining a distinct economic identity separate from the Los Angeles metro area. The city benefits from its own port facilities and a robust agricultural sector that provides a stable employment base. Ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area and infrastructure upgrades at the harbor continue to drive local development momentum.
Development activity is focused on downtown revitalization and ongoing improvements to harbor infrastructure. These projects are intended to modernize the city's core and enhance its competitive position within the county.
Parcels in Oxnard are subject to various special districts, including those for local school funding, flood control, and utility services, which are reflected in the annual property tax bill.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau profiles for Oxnard city, California.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
applies when — Applies based on the specific Tax Rate Area (TRA) assigned to the parcel.
Parcels are subject to varying tax rates beyond the 1% base levy, including voter-approved special taxes and direct assessments for school, city, and special districts.
Rates are adjusted annually based on TRA apportionment factors.
Property on the secured roll is subject to tax collection procedures where unpaid taxes may be satisfied by the sale of the property by the tax collector.
Standard procedure for property with sufficient value to guarantee tax levies.
applies when — Applies to parcels located within the unincorporated areas of Ventura County.
Regulates land use, structure types, and development intensity through a matrix-based zoning system.
Restructured code format currently in effect for unincorporated land.
The general tax levy is limited to $1 per $100 of assessed value (1% rate). Total tax liability is calculated by applying the 1% base rate plus voter-approved special taxes and direct assessments to the assessed value, which is generally the cash or market value at the time of purchase.
Governed by California State Law and administered by the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
≈ $7,745/yr on a $774,500 median
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.