Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Moorpark, CA
About Moorpark
Moorpark is a city in eastern Ventura County, prized for its small-town feel and semi-rural character with equestrian properties alongside newer master-planned neighborhoods. It grew around the railroad and the historic High Street district, anchored by the landmark pepper trees. Moorpark College — with its nationally known teaching zoo — and the Arroyo Vista Community Park are civic anchors. Major employers include the college, PennyMac's corporate offices, and county facilities; many residents commute west to the Conejo Valley or east to the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles.
Home prices in Moorpark
The median list in Moorpark is $1,099,000.
Top places in Moorpark
- Historic High Street — the old-town district with the landmark pepper trees and the High Street Theatre (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Arroyo Vista Community Park — the city's flagship park with sports fields, skate park, and recreation center.
- Moorpark College / America's Teaching Zoo — community college campus with the student-run zoo.
- Tierra Rejada Park and the surrounding hillside trails (shown in the Commons landscape photo below).
- Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park — open-space hiking on the city's edge.
- Country Trail Park — neighborhood park with hill views over the western edge of town.
Commuting from Moorpark
- Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~30–40 minutes via SR-118 to SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 30 miles, no-traffic baseline).
- Approximate drive to Ventura: ~35–45 minutes via SR-118/SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 35 miles).
- Approximate drive to Thousand Oaks: ~20–25 minutes via SR-23.
- Rail: Moorpark station serves Metrolink's Ventura County Line and Amtrak Coast Starlight (shown in the Commons photo below), giving a rail option toward Los Angeles.
Schools in Moorpark
Public schools: Moorpark 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.
Moorpark FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Moorpark, CA?
The median list in Moorpark is $1,099,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Moorpark, CA?
Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~30–40 minutes via SR-118 to SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 30 miles, no-traffic baseline). - Which school district serves Moorpark, CA?
Moorpark is served by Moorpark 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.