Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,682
Population
123,934
Renter Mix
30% Rent
The best of everything California has to offer in a friendly, suburban environment
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Nature
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Located in the Conejo Valley between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks combines suburban living with natural surroundings. The city is home to thousands of protected oak trees and maintains more than one-third of its land as preserved open space. Residents enjoy 150 miles of trails perfect for outdoor recreation throughout the area's natural landscapes. Housing options include properties in the North Ranch area and apartments along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, with current rental rates averaging $2,582 for a one-bedroom apartment, reflecting a 0.82% decrease from the previous year.
The city serves as headquarters for Amgen, a major biotechnology company, contributing to the area's strong economic foundation. The Civic Arts Plaza and Fred Kavli Theatre anchor the downtown cultural scene with regular performances and events. The Oaks serves as the primary shopping destination in Ventura County, while Wildwood Regional Park and Gardens of the World offer outdoor recreation opportunities. The community features California Lutheran University, multiple public library branches, and established public schools. Recent rental market data shows varying trends, with three-bedroom units increasing by 4.1% while four-bedroom units have decreased by 15.8% over the past year.
Explore the City
Rows of condos and townhomes can be found in Thousand Oaks.
You can find many homes in the Thousand Oaks area on the hills with views overlooking the city.
The Oaks mall features many shops, restaurants, and retailers.
Locals enjoy catching up and walking their dogs at one of the many parks in Thousand Oaks.
The bus system connects Thousand Oaks to the rest of Ventura County.
Thousands of people from all around Thousand Oaks adventure to the 805 Night Market at CLU.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,988
Average: $149,421
Education
51,946
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
63,233
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thousand Oaks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,270 for a studio, $2,678 for one bedroom, $2,995 for two bedrooms, and $3,775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thousand Oaks has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,678/month
794 Sq Ft
House
$7,899/month
2,434 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,899/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,968/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thousand Oaks, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
723 Students
Public
Grades K-8
937 Students
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
312 Students
Public
Grades K-8
937 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
589 Students
Public
Grades K-12
237 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,047 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades K-12
237 Students
Conejo Valley High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
- Point Mugu State Park
- Charmlee Wilderness Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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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.