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Population in July 2007: 110,873.
Males: 54,648  (49.3%)
Females: 56,225  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

36.7 years
California median age:

33.3 years

Zip code: 93003

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,511 (it was $52,070 in 2000)
Ventura:

$89,511
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,559 (it was $24,809 in 2000)

Ventura CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $773,958 (it was $232,100 in 2000)
Ventura:

$773,958
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $901,184; detached houses: $999,306; townhouses or other attached units: $610,170; in 2-unit structures: $496,599; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $548,973; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $472,197; mobile homes: $230,708; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $13,785
March 2022 cost of living index in Ventura: 100.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ventura, CA (2000)
    • 71,63767.5%White alone
    • 26,61725.1%Hispanic
    • 3,0222.8%Asian alone
    • 2,6172.5%Two or more races
    • 1,3281.3%Black alone
    • 6730.6%American Indian alone
    • 1460.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 1570.1%Other race alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 154 registered sex offenders living in Ventura, California as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ventura is 720 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Ventura by year

Type

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2019

2020

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		5
(4.8)		3
(2.8)		1
(0.9)		1
(0.9)		6
(5.5)		1
(0.9)		2
(1.8)		8
(7.3)		2
(1.8)		2
(1.8)		3
(2.7)		2
(1.8)		1
(0.9)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		18
(17.3)		16
(15.0)		20
(18.6)		24
(22.1)		21
(19.4)		28
(25.6)		53
(48.1)		53
(48.1)		63
(57.3)		54
(48.5)		56
(50.2)		31
(28.4)		29
(26.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		125
(120.2)		108
(101.5)		135
(125.4)		140
(129.0)		99
(91.5)		103
(94.3)		124
(112.6)		109
(98.9)		111
(100.9)		117
(105.1)		106
(95.0)		94
(86.0)		70
(64.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		220
(211.5)		136
(127.8)		170
(157.9)		145
(133.6)		136
(125.7)		144
(131.8)		195
(177.1)		198
(179.6)		284
(258.2)		272
(244.4)		293
(262.6)		201
(183.9)		288
(263.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		615
(591.4)		652
(612.6)		657
(610.1)		778
(717.0)		745
(688.5)		663
(606.9)		598
(543.3)		628
(569.7)		585
(531.8)		481
(432.3)		353
(316.3)		460
(420.9)		348
(318.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		2,276
(2,189)		2,654
(2,494)		2,468
(2,292)		2,825
(2,603)		3,025
(2,796)		2,994
(2,741)		3,042
(2,764)		2,838
(2,575)		2,717
(2,470)		2,667
(2,397)		2,362
(2,117)		2,354
(2,154)		1,839
(1,680)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		177
(170.2)		152
(142.8)		195
(181.1)		282
(259.9)		257
(237.5)		210
(192.2)		260
(236.2)		284
(257.6)		336
(305.4)		334
(300.2)		254
(227.6)		272
(248.9)		204
(186.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		23
(22.1)		7
(6.6)		5
(4.6)		15
(13.8)		20
(18.5)		10
(9.2)		11
(10.0)		12
(10.9)		17
(15.5)		32
(28.8)		7
(6.3)		31
(28.4)		31
(28.3)
City-Data.com crime index244.4227.7234.8260.1258.2244.5278.8282.1291.8273.0251.5224.5199.2

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City-data.com crime index in Ventura, CA

Crime rate in Ventura detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 178 (138 officers - 121 male; 17 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.29
California average:

2.30
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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 100 feet

Land area: 124.4 square miles.

Population density: 891 people per square mile   (low).

Ventura, California map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ventura CCD:

0.7% ($1,654)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Los Angeles, CA (51.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA (0.9 miles ),
Saticoy, CA (2.3 miles ),
El Rio, CA (2.4 miles ),
Oxnard, CA (2.7 miles ),
Oak View, CA (2.9 miles ),
Channel Islands Beach, CA (3.0 miles ),
Port Hueneme, CA (3.0 miles ),
Mira Monte, CA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.28 N, Longitude: 119.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 805

Distribution of median household income in Ventura, CA in 2022
Ventura satellite photo by USGS

Ventura tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Ventura, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Ventura, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (2.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Engineers (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Computer specialists (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.6%)

Average climate in Ventura, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ventura, California average temperatures Ventura, California average precipitation Ventura, California humidity Ventura, California wind speed Ventura, California snowfall Ventura, California sunshine Ventura, California clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 56.6. This is better than average.

City:

56.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2003 was 0.432. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.432
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.89. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.89
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 17.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.59. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.59
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Ventura-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6688% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 51.5 miles away from Ventura center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 111.0 miles away from Ventura center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 155.0 miles away from Ventura center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 160.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/1994 at 12:30:55, a magnitude 6.8 (6.4 MB, 6.8 MS, 6.7 MW, Depth: 11.4 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 39.0 miles away from Ventura center, causing 60 deaths (60 shaking deaths) and 7000 injuries
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 331.9 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ventura County (36) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 17, Floods: 16, Storms: 10, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Heavy Rains: 2, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Main business address for: Affinity Group Holding, Inc. (SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS), MED-DESIGN CORP (SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS).

Hospitals in Ventura:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SAN BUENAVENTURA (Government - Federal, provides emergency services, 147 N BRENT ST)
  • CORNERSTONE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC I I (9002 NEATH ST)
  • CORNERSTONE RESIDENTIAL HOMES OF VENTURA I I (2116 KOALA WY)
  • ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OF VENTURA COUNTY (4567 TELEPHONE ROAD, SUITE 200)
  • PETIT COMMUNITY HOME (228 PETIT AVE)
  • ROZE ROOM HOSPICE OF VENTURA (5700 RALSTON STREET, SUITE 204)
  • STARFISH HOME (994 PHOENIX AVE)
  • VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Government - Local, 3291 LOMA VISTA RD)

Nursing Homes in Ventura:

  • COASTAL VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER (4904 TELEGRAPH RD)
  • CPC VISTA DEL MAR HOSP (801 N. SENECA AVE)
  • VENTURA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL (4020 LOMA VISTA RD)
  • VICTORIA CARE CENTER (5445 EVERGLADES ST)

Dialysis Facilities in Ventura:

  • DAVITA-DIALYSIS CENTER OF VENTURA (2705 LOMA VISTA ROAD, SUITE 101)
  • FMC-VENTURA (4567 TELEPHONE ROAD, SUITE 101)

Home Health Centers in Ventura:

  • ASSISTED HOME CARE (2140 EASTMAN AVE STE 205)
  • HELP UNLIMITED HOMECARE (1767 GOODYEAR AVE STE 103 & 104)
  • LIVINGSTON MEMORIAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (1996 EASTMAN AVE STE 101)
  • MEDITECH HOME HEALTH INC (4562 WESTINGHOUSE ST STE C)

Heliports located in Ventura:

Amtrak station:

VENTURA (HARBOR BLVD. & FIGUEROA ST.) . Services: public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges/Universities in Ventura:

  • Ventura College (Full-time enrollment: 8,460; Location: 4667 Telegraph Rd; Public; Website: www.venturacollege.edu/)
  • Santa Barbara Business College-Ventura (Full-time enrollment: 325; Location: 4839 Market Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.sbbcollege.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Lu Ross Academy (Full-time enrollment: 276; Location: 470 East Thompson Blvd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.lurossacademy.com/)
  • Ventura Adult and Continuing Education (Full-time enrollment: 197; Location: 5200 Valentine Rd; Public; Website: www.AdultEdVentura.edu)
  • The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law-Ventura (Location: 4475 Market St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.collegesoflaw.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Ventura County Community College System Office (Location: 255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 150; Public; Website: www.vcccd.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Ventura:

  • Oxnard College (about 10 miles; Oxnard, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,879)
  • California State University-Channel Islands (about 14 miles; Camarillo, CA; FT enrollment: 4,163)
  • California Lutheran University (about 21 miles; Thousand Oaks, CA; FT enrollment: 4,103)
  • Moorpark College (about 24 miles; Moorpark, CA; FT enrollment: 9,338)
  • Santa Barbara City College (about 28 miles; Santa Barbara, CA; FT enrollment: 12,568)
  • Pepperdine University (about 35 miles; Malibu, CA; FT enrollment: 6,722)
  • University of California-Santa Barbara (about 36 miles; Santa Barbara, CA; FT enrollment: 22,806)

Public high schools in Ventura:

  • BUENA HIGH (Students: 1,536, Location: 5670 TELEGRAPH RD., Grades: 9-12)
  • VENTURA HIGH (Students: 1,447, Location: 2 N. CATALINA ST., Grades: 9-12)
  • FOOTHILL TECHNOLOGY HIGH (Students: 675, Location: 100 DAY RD., Grades: 9-12)
  • GOLDEN VALLEY CHARTER (Students: 413, Location: 3585 MAPLE ST, STE 101, Grades: KG-12, Charter school)
  • PACIFIC HIGH (Location: 501 COLLEGE DR., Grades: 9-12)
  • EL CAMINO HIGH (Location: 61 DAY RD., Grades: 9-12)

Private high schools in Ventura:

  • ST BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 551, Location: 3167 TELEGRAPH RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • ST AUGUSTINE ACADEMY (Students: 139, Location: 130 S WELLS RD, Grades: KG-12)
  • SOLIMAR ACADEMY (Students: 63, Location: 353 SAN JON RD, Grades: 2-12)
  • VENTURA COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 43, Location: 96 MACMILLAN AVE, Grades: KG-12)
  • CALWEST LEARNING CENTER (Students: 22, Location: 2443 PORTOLA RD STE B, Grades: 7-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Ventura:

Private elementary/middle schools in Ventura:

  • VENTURA MISSIONARY SCHOOL (Students: 560, Location: 500 HIGH POINT DR, Grades: PK-8)
  • OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION SCHOOL (Students: 307, Location: 3169 TELEGRAPH RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 217, Location: 10770 HENDERSON RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • HOLY CROSS SCHOOL AT SAN BUENAVENTURA MISSION (Students: 143, Location: 211 E MAIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 115, Location: 6360 TELEPHONE RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • CHILDREN ""R"" US CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Students: 51, Location: 1083 SCANDIA AVE, Grades: PK-1)
  • GOLDENWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOLS (Students: 19, Location: 1239 E MAIN ST, Grades: KG-3)
See full list of schools located in Ventura

Library in Ventura:

  • VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,515,594; Location: 646 COUNTY SQUARE DR., STE. 150; 902,101 books; 5,228 e-books; 31,654 audio materials; 30,251 video materials; 46 other licensed databases; 963 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ventura: Lemon (A), Ventura Yacht Club (B), Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (C), Olivas Park Golf Course (D), Leeward Winery (E), Saticoy Regional Golf Course (F), City of Ventura Filtration Plant (G), Old Creek Ranch Winery (H), Southern Pacific Station (I), Ventura Municipal Golf Course (J), Ventura County Historical Museum (K), Ventura City Hall (L), Channel Islands National Park Headquarters and Visitors Center (M), Albinger Archeological Museum (N), Ventura Visitors Bureau (O), Ventura County Pioneer Museum (P), Ventura County Government Center (Q), Ventura Concert Theater (R), The Livery Arts Center (S), Surfing Museum (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Ventura Harbor Village Shopping Center (1), Ventura Harbor Shopping Center (2), Gateway Village Shopping Center (3), College Square Shopping Center (4), Victoria Plaza Shopping Center (5), Telephone Road Plaza Shopping Center (6), Plaza Shopping Center (7), Mission Plaza Shopping Center (8), Figueroa Street Mall Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Ventura include: Affinity Group Holding, Inc. (A), MED-DESIGN CORP (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ventura include: Avenue Community Church (A), Bethel Baptist Church (B), Calvary Assembly of God Church (C), Church of Christ (D), Community Presbyterian Church (E), Faith Baptist Church (F), First Church of Christ Scientist (G), First Church of the Nazarene (H), First Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Memorial Cemetery (1), Ivy Lawn Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lake Casitas (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Los Sauces Creek (A), Ayers Creek (B), Ventura River (C), Santa Clara River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Ventura include: Harry A Lyon Park (1), Ocean Avenue Park (2), Reynolds Park (3), Seaside Park (4), West Park Playground (5), Arundell Linear Park (6), Barranca Vista Park (7), Bristol Bay Linear Park (8), Camino Real Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Ventura City Beach (A), Rincon Beach (B), South Jetty Beach (C), Oil Piers Beach (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Albinger Archaeological Museum (113 East Main Street) (1), Dudley House (Historical Places & Services; Loma Vista & Ashwood) (2), Lake Casitas Nature Tours (Botanical Gardens; 11311 Santa Ana Road) (3), Bogies On the Blvd (Amusement & Theme Parks; 6035 Ventura Boulevard) (4), Buenaventura Art Association (700 East Santa Clara Street) (5), Carousel Market Place (1567 Spinnaker Drive) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Bayshore Inn (3075 East Main Street) (1), Bella Maggiore Inn (67 South California Street) (2), Best Western Inn of Ventura (708 East Thompson) (3), Borneo Bar (2055 Harbor Boulevard) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Ventura County - Court Reporters (800 South Victoria Avenue) (1), Federal Bureau of Investigation (2075 South Victoria Avenue) (2), Ventura County - Court Appointed Special Advocates-Casa (800 South Victoria Avenue) (3), Ventura County - Sheriff's Department- East County Services- Court Serv (800 South Victoria) (4), Ventura County - Superior Court- Judges' Chambers-Superior Court- Chambers 25-2 (800 South Victoria Avenue) (5), Ventura County - Superior Court- Grand Jury (800 South Victoria) (6), Ventura County - Superior Court- Family Law Self-Information (800 South Victoria Avenue) (7), Ventura County - Superior Court- Fiscal Services (800 South Victoria Avenue) (8), California State - Court Of Appeal Second Appellate District Division (200 East Santa Clara Street Frnt) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Miguel Angel Garcia - Boxer, Steve Hawkins - Basketball coache, Krista Allen - Actress, Ryan Slattery - Child actor, Scott Fujita - 2005 NFL player (Dallas Cowboys, born: Apr 28, 1979), Jaime Ambriz - Soccer player, Troy Dumais - Diver, Tyler Ebell - Player of and football, Mari Holden - Racing cyclist, Michael Larrabee - (1933-2003), athlete.

Ventura County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ventura and their reported violations in the past:

DENNISON PARK (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-27-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-05-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
TOM S PLACE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.6%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.1%
Whole state:

14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.3%

People in group quarters in Ventura in 2010:

  • 1,412 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 293 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 252 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 238 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 188 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 118 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 20 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 16 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 9 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 4 people in in-patient hospice facilities

People in group quarters in Ventura in 2000:

  • 695 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 449 people in other group homes
  • 426 people in nursing homes
  • 394 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 112 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 104 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 55 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 47 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 46 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 37 people in religious group quarters
  • 18 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 15 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 9 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 6 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 2 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 2 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill

Banks with most branches in Ventura (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Thompson And Borchard, Ventura County Center Branch, Mission Plaza Branch, East Ventura Branch, Buenaventura Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Saticoy Branch, Ventura Marina Branch, Kimball & Telegraph Banking Center B, Ventura Branch, 3498 Telegraph Road Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Ventura Ralphs Branch, Ventura Branch, Victoria And Telegraph Vons Branch. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Rabobank, National Association: Downtown Ventura, County Center Branch, Mills Road Branch. Info updated 2011/01/27: Bank assets: $11,745.0 mil, Deposits: $8,446.0 mil, headquarters in Roseville, CA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 124 total offices, Holding Company: Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A., "rabobank Nederland
  • Bank of America, National Association: West Ventura Branch, Ventura Main Branch, Buenaventura Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, National Association: Ventura Branch at 250 South Mills Road, branch established on 1995/04/10; County Center Branch at 789 S. Victoria Avenue, branch established on 1997/02/03. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $5,847.9 mil, Deposits: $4,684.3 mil, headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 48 total offices, Holding Company: Sb Acquisition Company, Llc
  • Community West Bank, National Association: Ventura Cnty Messenger Serve Branch at 1463 South Victoria Avenue, branch established on 1998/09/08; Ventura Branch at 1463 South Victoria Avenue, branch established on 1998/09/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $633.1 mil, Deposits: $516.7 mil, headquarters in Goleta, CA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Community West Bancshares
  • Citibank, National Association: 1011 South Victoria Branch at 1011 South Victoria, branch established on 1945/01/01; 472 South Mills Road Branch at 472 South Mills Road, branch established on 1934/10/01. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • County Commerce Bank: at 3260 Telegraph Road, branch established on 2003/02/18; Courier Service at 3260 Telegraph Road, branch established on 2003/02/18. Info updated 2008/01/09: Bank assets: $185.5 mil, Deposits: $160.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices
  • 8 other banks with 9 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Ventura:

Marital status in Ventura, CA
  • Never married: 26.0%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Ventura:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.3
California average:

16.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ventura, CA (based on Ventura County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic232,57120
Evangelical Protestant73,341268
Other37,398118
Mainline Protestant22,00665
Black Protestant1,9864
Orthodox1,6807
None454,336-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 156
This county:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Ventura County:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 45
Ventura County:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
Ventura County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 577
Ventura County:

7.28 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ventura County:

7.4%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Ventura County:

23.1%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.0%
State:

17.9%

4.96% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($110,211 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.96%
California average:

5.19%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($345 average AGI)
Ventura County:

0.03%
California average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Los Angeles County, CA  2.24% ($136,825 average AGI)
from Santa Barbara County, CA  0.27% ($73,228)
from Orange County, CA  0.16% ($91,043)


5.51% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($95,405 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.51%
California average:

6.14%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($247 average AGI)
Ventura County:

0.02%
California average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Los Angeles County, CA  1.23% ($88,730 average AGI)
to San Diego County, CA  0.22% ($86,038)
to Santa Barbara County, CA  0.20% ($85,605)
Businesses in Ventura, CA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Justice1
99 Cents Only Stores2KFC1
ALDO1Kohl's1
AT&T3Kroger2
Aeropostale1LA Fitness1
Albertsons1La Quinta1
American Eagle Outfitters1Lane Bryant1
Arby's1Lane Furniture2
AutoZone2LensCrafters1
Avenue1Little Caesars Pizza1
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Lowe's1
Barnes & Noble1Macy's1
Baskin-Robbins2Marriott1
Bath & Body Works1MasterBrand Cabinets17
Bed Bath & Beyond1Mazda1
Ben & Jerry's2McDonald's2
Best Western1Motel 62
Blockbuster3Motherhood Maternity1
Burger King2New Balance2
Burlington Coat Factory1Nike9
CVS4Office Depot1
Carl\s Jr.3Old Navy1
Charlotte Russe1Pac Sun1
Chevrolet1Panda Express1
Chipotle2Papa John's Pizza1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Payless2
Cinnabon 1Penske1
Circle K5PetSmart1
Cold Stone Creamery1Pier 1 Imports1
Comfort Inn1Pizza Hut2
Curves2Quiznos3
DHL1RadioShack3
Dairy Queen1Red Robin1
Decora Cabinetry4Rite Aid2
Dennys1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Discount Tire1SAS Shoes1
Domino's Pizza3Sears2
El Pollo Loco1Sephora1
Ethan Allen1Spencer Gifts1
Express1Sprint Nextel2
Famous Footwear1Starbucks12
FedEx18Subaru1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1T-Mobile6
Foot Locker1Taco Bell2
Ford1Target2
Forever 211The Room Place1
GNC2Torrid1
GameStop3Toyota1
Gap1Toys"R"Us2
Goodwill1Trader Joe's2
Gymboree1U-Haul5
H&M1UPS22
H&R Block4Urban Outfitters1
Holiday Inn2Vans7
Hollister Co.1Verizon Wireless2
Honda1Victoria's Secret1
Hot Topic1Volkswagen1
IHOP1Vons5
JCPenney1Wendy's2
Jack In The Box3Wet Seal1
Jones New York4YMCA1
Journeys1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ventura:

  • KVEN (1450 AM; 1 kW; VENTURA, CA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KUNX (1590 AM; 5 kW; VENTURA, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KOXR (910 AM; 5 kW; OXNARD, CA; Owner: LAZER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KVTA (1520 AM; 10 kW; PORT HUENEME, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KACD (850 AM; 25 kW; THOUSAND OAKS, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSPN (710 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNX (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KIRN (670 AM; 35 kW; SIMI VALLEY, CA; Owner: LOTUS OXNARD CORP.)
  • KFWB (980 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGDP (660 AM; 50 kW; ORCUTT, CA; Owner: RADIO REPRESENTATIVES, INC.)
  • KSUR (1260 AM; 25 kW; BEVERLY HILLS, CA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ventura:

  • KSSC (107.1 FM; VENTURA, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KDAR (98.3 FM; OXNARD, CA; Owner: ATEP RADIO, INC.)
  • KMLA (103.7 FM; EL RIO, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KCAQ (104.7 FM; OXNARD, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KOCP (95.9 FM; CAMARILLO, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KFYV (105.5 FM; OJAI, CA; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING LLC)
  • K271AC (102.1 FM; OJAI, CA; Owner: SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIST.)
  • KHAY (100.7 FM; VENTURA, CA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLFH (89.5 FM; OJAI, CA; Owner: SHEPHERD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMRO (90.3 FM; CAMARILLO, CA; Owner: THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC.)
  • KCPB (91.1 FM; THOUSAND OAKS, CA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KFYV-FM2 (105.5 FM; VENTURA, CA; Owner: BUENA VENTURA, INC.)
  • KCZN (96.7 FM; SANTA PAULA, CA; Owner: LAZER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K272DI (102.3 FM; FILLMORE, CA; Owner: SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIST.)
  • K210CH (89.9 FM; OAK VIEW, CA; Owner: LIFE ON THE WAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K254AH (98.7 FM; ISLA VISTA, CA; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K293AG (106.5 FM; TAFT, CA; Owner: CENTRO CRISTIANO DE FE, INC.)
  • KBBY-FM (95.1 FM; VENTURA, CA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCRU (89.1 FM; OXNARD, CA; Owner: SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KRAZ (105.9 FM; SANTA YNEZ, CA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ventura:

  • KJLA (Channel 57; VENTURA, CA; Owner: KJLA, LLC)
  • KTRO-LP (Channel 50; LANCASTER, CA; Owner: ROBERT D. ADELMAN)
  • KADY-TV (Channel 63; OXNARD, CA; Owner: BILTMORE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K25GV (Channel 25; OXNARD, CA; Owner: CAPITAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K45DU (Channel 45; VENTURA, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Ventura fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ventura)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 180 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Ventura, CA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 121 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 154 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 844 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ventura)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Ventura)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 126 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 166. The highest number of fire incidents - 527 took place in 2017, and the least - 31 in 2012. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Ventura, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.5%), and Structure Fires (37.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ventura, CA
    • 1,03444.5%Outside Fires
    • 86537.2%Structure Fires
    • 30413.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1225.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ventura, CA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Ventura, California:

  • La Quinta Motor Inn, 5818 Valentine Rd, Ventura, California 93003 , Phone: (805) 658-6200, Fax: (805) 642-2840
  • Country Inn & Suites, 298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 653-1434, Fax: (805) 648-7126
  • Bella Maggiore Inn, 67 S California St, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 652-0277, Fax: (805) 648-2150
  • Best Western Inn Of Ventura, 708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 648-3101, Fax: (805) 648-4019
  • Clocktower Inn Hotel, 181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 652-0141, Fax: (805) 643-1432
  • Rex Motel, 2406 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, California 93003 , Phone: (805) 643-5681
  • Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel, 450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 648-2100, Fax: (805) 653-6202
  • Marriott Ventura Beach, 2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, California 93001 , Phone: (805) 643-6000, Fax: (805) 643-7137
  • 3 other hotels and motels
All 11 fire-safe hotels and motels in Ventura, California
Most common first names in Ventura, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John36575.9 years
William32275.0 years
Robert29673.3 years
Mary28979.6 years
James23071.6 years
George19077.9 years
Helen18581.4 years
Charles18475.1 years
Dorothy16780.9 years
Margaret16679.1 years
Most common last names in Ventura, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith13877.8 years
Johnson8977.9 years
Miller8677.9 years
Brown7473.9 years
Williams7078.2 years
Jones6480.2 years
Wilson6378.0 years
Moore4773.6 years
Nelson4775.2 years
Anderson4679.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ventura, CA
  • 91.7%Utility gas
  • 6.4%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ventura, CA
  • 80.0%Utility gas
  • 15.0%Electricity
  • 2.3%No fuel used
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Solar energy
  • 0.2%Other fuel


Ventura compared to California state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Ventura on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: farm supplies merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: printing and related support activities (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: secondary school teachers (population 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail florists (population 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: extraction workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: motor vehicle operators except bus and truck drivers (population 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: plant and system operators (population 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: farm supplies merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: carpenters (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: vending machine operators (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (population 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: book stores and news dealers (population 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #74 (93003) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of physicians in 2005"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Other congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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