Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to El Rio, CA
$638,300Median home value
Ventura CountyArea
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About El Rio
El Rio is an unincorporated community on Oxnard's northeast edge, a neighborhood of single-family homes with deep agricultural roots. Its location puts the whole Ventura County coast — and the 101 corridor to Santa Barbara and LA — within easy reach.
Home prices in El Rio
The median home value in El Rio is $638,300.
Top places in El Rio
- Oxnard beaches — Oxnard Beach Park and the Channel Islands Harbor, 15 minutes west.
- Channel Islands National Park — boats leave from Oxnard and Ventura harbors.
- Downtown Ventura — the mission, Main Street, and the pier, 15 minutes north.
- Santa Barbara — about 45 minutes north for the Funk Zone and waterfront.
- Collection at RiverPark — major shopping 10 minutes south.
- Los Angeles — about 75 minutes southeast on the 101.
Commuting from El Rio
- Ventura is about 15 minutes north; Santa Barbara 45 minutes north.
- Santa Barbara Airport is roughly 45 minutes away; LAX about 75 minutes.
- The 101 freeway is the main artery north and south.
El Rio FAQs
- What is the housing market like in El Rio, CA?
The median home value in El Rio is $638,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from El Rio, CA?
Ventura is about 15 minutes north; Santa Barbara 45 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.