Ventura, California features a median home price of $875,000, 42 coastal square miles, and access to top-rated schools in the Ventura Unified School District. Located 68 miles north of Los Angeles along Highway 101, Ventura offers luxury beachside living, historic downtown dining, and outdoor access to the Channel Islands National Park.
Metric | Ventura Community Value |
|---|---|
Median Single-Family Home Price | $875,000 |
Zip Codes | 93001, 93003, 93004 |
Population | 109,101 |
School District | Ventura Unified School District |
Average Commute Time | 24 minutes to Santa Barbara / Oxnard hubs |
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Ventura combines classic Southern California coastal culture with historic architecture and vibrant commercial centers. Situated between the Pacific coastline and the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this historic beach city offers diverse residential enclaves ranging from hillside estates in Ondulando to waterfront living in the Ventura Keys.
Living in Ventura offers an outdoor-centric lifestyle centered on coastal dining, ocean recreation, and community events. According to Ventura County regional planning data, over 300 sunny days per year support active outdoor activities year-round along the coastal promenade and regional trail systems.
Ventura features an expansive collection of local culinary and retail destinations located along historic Main Street and the Ventura Harbor Village:
Ventura provides extensive parklands, historic sites, and beach frontage:
Primary public education in Ventura is administered by the Ventura Unified School District, serving over 16,000 students across high-performing campuses:
School zoning disclaimer: School attendance boundaries are subject to change. Buyers should independently verify enrollment availability with the Ventura Unified School District prior to purchase.
The Ventura real estate market offers architectural diversity including Mid-Century modern hillside homes, Spanish Revival estates, modern beachfront properties, and suburban family developments. Home buyers seeking dedicated property options can explore active listings directly through our curated property portals.
Larry Krogh & Ignacio Anzaldo | Sotheby's International Realty
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Larry Krogh and Ignacio Anzaldo represent over 35 years of combined experience specializing in Ventura County luxury residential properties, hillside acreage, and waterfront estates. Having closed over $500 million in regional transaction volume, our team provides strategic market oversight for buyers and sellers across Ventura, Ojai, and Oxnard.
The median home price in Ventura, California is approximately $875,000 as of 2026. Values range from $650,000 for inland condos to over $3,500,000 for beachfront luxury properties in the Ventura Keys or Solimar Beach.
Ventura is served by the Ventura Unified School District, which includes top-ranked schools such as Foothill Technology High School (rated 10/10) and Pierpont Elementary School. Several private institutions also serve the community.
Top coastal neighborhoods include Pierpont Bay, the Ventura Keys with private boat docks, Solimar Beach, and the historic downtown residential district along the hillside above Main Street.
Ventura is situated approximately 28 miles south of Santa Barbara (a 30-minute drive via US-101) and 68 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles (approximately 75 minutes depending on traffic conditions).
Ventura enjoys a Mediterranean climate with an average year-round temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Ocean breezes moderate seasonal spikes, resulting in mild winters and comfortable coastal summers.
View active property listings, market reports, and neighborhood guides across the region:
Data sources: Ventura Unified School District attendance records, U.S. Census Bureau Ventura City QuickFacts, and Ventura County MLS market reporting.
109,900 people live in Ventura, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $49,411. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ventura, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gelateria Il Brigante, Mrs. Fields Pacific View Mall, and Teriyaki Express.
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| Dining | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.31 miles | 23 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.33 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.33 miles | 19 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.35 miles | 27 reviews | 1.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.22 miles | 5 reviews | 1.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.32 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.33 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.33 miles | 11 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.33 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.34 miles | 10 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.31 miles | 12 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 13 reviews | 1.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.38 miles | 5 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.4 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Ventura has 42,119 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ventura do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 109,900 people call Ventura home. The population density is 5,022 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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