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Is Camarillo a Good Place to Live? Camarillo, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Camarillo ranks #632 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #279 of 524 smaller cities and #69 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($113,428, #109 of 524) and low violent crime (144 per 100,000, #94 of 442), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.2%, #457 of 468) and high rents ($2,734/mo, #501 of 524).
Camarillo by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Camarillo's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Camarillo?
Camarillo's cost of living index is 110.5, 10% above the US level of 100 and #1112 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,734/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $909,235, 19% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Camarillo | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 110.5#1112 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $909,235#1097 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,906/mo#1013 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $827,300#1202 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,734/mo#1272 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 7.3x#1173 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 28.9%#1224 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Camarillo housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Camarillo is in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Camarillo safe?
Camarillo recorded 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 62% below the US rate of 373 and 67% below California's 440. That ranks #223 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #94 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Camarillo Police Department. Property crime runs 1,117 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Camarillo | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 144#223 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,117#268 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Camarillo?
The median household in Camarillo earns $113,428, 48% above the US figure of $76,827 and 23% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.2%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Camarillo | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $113,428#199 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.3%#615 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 8.5%#366 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -1.2%#1103 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Camarillo?
The median resident of Camarillo is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #375 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Camarillo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 43.6%#375 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Camarillo's schools and health?
Camarillo's 15 public schools graduate 85% of students in four years (California 85%), with 22.7 students per teacher and $15,037 spent per pupil. 23.4% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Camarillo | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 85%#705 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 22.7#1065 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,037#581 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 23.4%#78 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.2%#289 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.9%#243 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,686 students are enrolled in Camarillo's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Camarillo?
The average commute in Camarillo is 23 minutes (California 25.2); 0.4% of workers take transit and 18.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Camarillo scores 9.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.4°F and winters 56.3°F, with 12 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Camarillo | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 23 min#599 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.9%#825 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 72.2% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.6% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.2#791 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | 45 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 67.6 | 45.6 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 68.5 | 47.4 | 2 |
| Apr | 71 | 49.2 | 0.6 |
| May | 71.9 | 52.7 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 74.7 | 57 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 78 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 79.5 | 60.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 79.6 | 59.4 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 76.4 | 53.9 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 72.8 | 48.6 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 67.7 | 43.8 | 1.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Camarillo Airport.
| Measure | Camarillo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 62.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 68.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 56.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 12 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Camarillo Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Camarillo?
Ventura County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 52% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ventura County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.42% of building value, higher than 94% of US counties.
| Measure | Camarillo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 50#854 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 8#805 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.42%#1242 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Ventura County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Ventura County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.16% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.18% | 95% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.028% | 92% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Camarillo compare with similar-size cities?
Camarillo is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #279 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 70,186.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo, CAPop. 70,186 | #632 | 56.2 | $113,428 | $2,734/mo | 144 | 23 min |
| North Richland Hills, TXPop. 70,780 | #540 | 57.4 | $97,305 | $1,704/mo | 151 | 27.4 min |
| Apex, NCPop. 70,630 | #12 | 74.9 | $144,135 | $1,902/mo | 53 | 25.2 min |
| St. Cloud, MNPop. 70,629 | #925 | 51.3 | $61,374 | $1,003/mo | 361 | 19.8 min |
| Eau Claire, WIPop. 70,322 | #356 | 60.8 | $67,395 | $1,045/mo | 168 | 16.7 min |
| East Orange, NJPop. 70,090 | #1022 | 49.7 | $60,830 | $1,441/mo | 426 | 35.4 min |
| Gaithersburg, MDPop. 69,825 | #103 | 68.2 | $112,467 | $2,058/mo | 216 | 29.4 min |
| Decatur, ILPop. 69,815 | #1257 | 41.9 | $51,592 | $845/mo | 682 | 17.7 min |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #1295 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 | 19.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Camarillo compare with the rest of California?
Camarillo ranks #69 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 56.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 23% above the California median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 19% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Lincoln, CAPop. 52,956 | … #65 | 56.8 | $111,990 | $2,090/mo | part year |
| Temecula, CAPop. 111,167 | #66 | 56.6 | $121,063 | $2,347/mo | 152 |
| Redlands, CAPop. 73,375 | #67 | 56.4 | $105,041 | $2,005/mo | 272 |
| Torrance, CAPop. 142,130 | #68 | 56.3 | $116,217 | $2,280/mo | 306 |
| Camarillo, CAPop. 70,186 | #69 | 56.2 | $113,428 | $2,734/mo | 144 |
| Gilroy, CAPop. 59,004 | #70 | 56.0 | $133,107 | $2,301/mo | 406 |
| Murrieta, CAPop. 112,064 | #71 | 55.9 | $114,081 | $2,388/mo | 186 |
| Buena Park, CAPop. 82,871 | #72 | 55.9 | $110,550 | $2,206/mo | 281 |
| Glendora, CAPop. 50,926 | #73 | 55.9 | $113,569 | $2,254/mo | 188 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Camarillo among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Camarillo's score calculated?
Camarillo scores 56.2 out of 100, #632 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Camarillo. Similar-size median 55.5.
67.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Camarillo's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
89.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Camarillo. Similar-size median 58.9.
73.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Camarillo's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
42.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Camarillo's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
23.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Camarillo. Similar-size median 56.1.
73.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Camarillo. Similar-size median 42.4.
28.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Camarillo. Similar-size median 50.0.
53.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Camarillo's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
43.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
23.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Camarillo's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Camarillo has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Camarillo
Is Camarillo, CA a good place to live?
Camarillo ranks #632 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #279 of 524 smaller cities and #69 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($113,428, #109 of 524) and low violent crime (144 per 100,000, #94 of 442), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.2%, #457 of 468) and high rents ($2,734/mo, #501 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Camarillo?
Camarillo's cost of living index is 110.5, 10% above the US level of 100 and #1112 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,734/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $909,235, 19% above the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Camarillo?
Camarillo recorded 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 62% below the US rate of 373 and 67% below California's 440. That ranks #223 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #94 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Camarillo Police Department. Property crime runs 1,117 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Camarillo?
The median household in Camarillo earns $113,428, 48% above the US figure of $76,827 and 23% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.2%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Camarillo?
Median rent in Camarillo is $2,734/mo (Census), #1272 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,906/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 28.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Camarillo?
Zillow's typical home value in Camarillo is $909,235, up 1.4% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $827,300.
How are the public schools in Camarillo?
Camarillo's 15 public schools graduate 85% of students in four years (California 85%), with 22.7 students per teacher and $15,037 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Camarillo?
The average commute is 23 minutes, #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 6.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Camarillo?
Camarillo averages 62.5°F over the year, 68.4°F in summer and 56.3°F in winter, with 12 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Camarillo walkable?
Camarillo scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Camarillo at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ventura County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.42% of building value, higher than 94% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Camarillo?
Ventura County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 52% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Camarillo?
Camarillo has 70,186 residents. The median resident of Camarillo is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #375 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Camarillo compare with the rest of California?
Camarillo ranks #69 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 56.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 23% above the California median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 19% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Camarillo?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Camarillo's population of 70,186 are North Richland Hills, TX (#540 overall), Apex, NC (#12 overall), St. Cloud, MN (#925 overall), Eau Claire, WI (#356 overall), and East Orange, NJ (#1022 overall). Camarillo is #632.