Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Fillmore, CA
About Fillmore
Fillmore is a small heritage town in the Santa Clara River Valley along Highway 126, about 20 miles inland from the coast. Known as the "Gateway to Sespe Wilderness," it centers on a walkable historic downtown along Central Avenue, the Fillmore & Western Railway's excursion trains, and surrounding citrus groves in one of California's oldest citrus-growing regions. Employers are largely agricultural, small business, and public sector, with many residents commuting to Ventura, Santa Paula, or Santa Clarita.
Home prices in Fillmore
The median list in Fillmore is $886,307.
Top places in Fillmore
- Downtown Fillmore / Central Avenue — historic storefronts, murals, and the 1905-era downtown core (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Fillmore & Western Railway — vintage excursion train rides through the Santa Clara River Valley.
- Fillmore Historical Museum — local history in the downtown district (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Orange groves of the Santa Clara River Valley — the citrus landscape surrounding the town (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sespe Creek and Los Padres National Forest — wilderness access north of town via the Sespe.
- Two Rivers Park — community park at the edge of town.
Commuting from Fillmore
- Approximate drive to Ventura: ~25–30 minutes via SR-126 (roughly 20 miles, no-traffic baseline).
- Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~30–40 minutes via SR-126 to US-101 (roughly 28 miles).
- Approximate drive to Santa Clarita job centers: ~35–45 minutes east via SR-126.
- No passenger rail service; the Fillmore & Western Railway runs heritage excursion trains only.
Schools in Fillmore
Public schools: Fillmore Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fillmore FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fillmore, CA?
The median list in Fillmore is $886,307. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Fillmore, CA?
Approximate drive to Ventura: ~25–30 minutes via SR-126 (roughly 20 miles, no-traffic baseline). - Which school district serves Fillmore, CA?
Fillmore is served by Fillmore Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.