City Guide
Oxnard, CA
Overview
Oxnard, CA, is home to roughly 208,000 residents, making it a mid-sized city in California. It was once called the "strawberry capital of the world" due to its abundance of strawberry fields spanning the surrounding area. Another fun fact is that Oxnard is home to the Channel Islands Harbor, which is considered the gateway to the scenic Channel Islands.
What’s it like to live in Oxnard, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Oxnard, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$738,500
and homes stay on the market for 34 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Oxnard are $750,000
and $725,000
, respectively. Oxnard area townhouses have a median sale price of $665,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Oxnard, CAExplore our Oxnard housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Oxnard home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Oxnard rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Oxnard rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Oxnard, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Oxnard
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Channel Islands | $1,360,000 | 23 / 100 | 44 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Oxnard Shores | $990,000 | 43 / 100 | 28 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Silver Strand | $1,227,500 | 25 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Northwest Oxnard | $764,848 | 78 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Riverpark | $743,500 | 67 / 100 | 75 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Oxnard Articles & Neighborhood Content
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What is there to do in Oxnard, CA ?
Oxnard, CA is home to a wide range of activities from lounging in parks to dining at delicious restaurants. Oxnard holds many popular museums such as the Ventura County Maritime Museum, Gull Wings Children's Museum, and Murphy Auto Museum. If you want to catch an event, Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center and Elite Theatre Company are among the many performing arts venues you can check out. There are also a lot of parks and green spaces within the city such as Oxnard Beach Park, College Park, and Rio Lindo Park. For a taste of Oxnard's cuisine, there are a few local eateries you don't want to miss. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, and Dominick's Italian Restaurant are just three of the many restaurants you should grab a bite to eat at.
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What's the best way to get around Oxnard, CA ?
The best way to get around Oxnard is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Oxnard has a walk score of 57, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Oxnard has a transit score of 35, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 93030. You can also get around Oxnard by bike. With a bike score of 51, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Oxnard Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Oxnard has 3 heavy rail stations; Oxnard Transit Center, Amtrak, Metrolink Oxnard Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 19 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There are 3 bike rental locations.
Airports
Oxnard has 1 airport which allows you to easily travel.