Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
30%
Ojai
Ojai, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,974
Population
7,177
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A stylish mountainside resort town with a splashy Tuscan flair
Scenic
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Resort
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Tourism
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Mountains
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Upscale
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Vineyards
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Perched on the edge of the Topatopa Mountains, Ojai is a small resort community about twenty miles due north of Ventura. One of the community’s distinguishing features is its lack of chain stores—virtually all shops, restaurants, and other businesses are locally-owned and operated, helping Ojai to maintain its unique character. Ojai Avenue at the center of town is lined with boutique shops, eclectic cafes, art galleries, specialty grocers, and neighborhood bars in a walkable, village-style layout.
The location allows you to head into the mountains anytime for a weekend exploring the miles of trails running through Los Padres National Forest. The stunning scenery and upscale small-town vibe have made Ojai an enormously popular tourism destination, but those who choose to make their home here get to enjoy the city’s charms year-round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,952
Average: $115,136
Education
2,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,398
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ojai has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ojai, CA is $1,205 for a studio, $1,974 for one bedroom, $2,703 for two bedrooms, and $5,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ojai has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,974/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$7,016/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ojai, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades K-12
75 Students
Public
Grades K-8
134 Students
Public
Grades K-5
71 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
271 Students
Public
Grades K-12
75 Students
Public
Grades K-8
134 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
576 Students
Public
Grades K-12
75 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ojai Raptor Center
Airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.