Oxnard, California has an overall cost of living index of 85.8, which is 14.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,032 per month, while the typical home is valued around $652,700. Households earn a median of $96,212 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 58. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$96,212
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,032
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$652,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
85.8
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,998
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,250
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,693
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,652
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
85.8
Goods
96.5
Rents / Housing
53.4
Services
91.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,360 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,760 |
| Elementary Teacher | $53,780 |
| Electrician | $64,650 |
| Accountant | $78,470 |
| Plumber | $68,630 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $291,610 |
| Civil Engineer | $93,300 |
| Operations Manager | $99,880 |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,870 |
| Health Services Manager | $121,220 |
| Truck Driver | $58,450 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
200,928
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Census ACS
58.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,948
Per month
Avg Home Value
$609,683
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93001 | — | $1,758 | $735,000 |
| ZIP 93030 | — | $1,778 | $604,600 |
| ZIP 93033 | — | $1,796 | $519,600 |
| ZIP 93035 | — | $2,280 | $686,300 |
| ZIP 93036 | — | $2,117 | $615,000 |
| ZIP 93041 | — | $1,958 | $497,600 |
| ZIP 93042 | — | — | — |
January Avg
56°F
July Avg
65°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.3%
Oxnard has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 85.8. The US national average is 100, so Oxnard is 14.2 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Oxnard is $2,032 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Oxnard is $96,212 per year.
The median home value in Oxnard is $652,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Oxnard has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 58.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
