Thousand Oaks, 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 $2,664 per month, while the typical home is valued around $991,600. Households earn a median of $135,603 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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.
$135,603
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,664
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$991,600
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
125,205
Latest estimate
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,556
Per month
Avg Home Value
$917,050
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91320 | — | $2,651 | $884,500 |
| ZIP 91360 | — | $2,315 | $845,700 |
| ZIP 91361 | — | $2,622 | $1,242,600 |
| ZIP 91362 | — | $2,641 | $977,800 |
| ZIP 93012 | — | $2,656 | $746,100 |
| ZIP 93021 | — | $2,453 | $805,600 |
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
32.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.1%
Thousand Oaks has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 85.8. The US national average is 100, so Thousand Oaks is 14.2 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Thousand Oaks is $2,664 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Thousand Oaks is $135,603 per year.
The median home value in Thousand Oaks is $991,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Thousand Oaks is not yet available.
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
