Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Simi Valley, CA
About Simi Valley
Simi Valley is the metro's eastern anchor, a large suburban city in the Simi Valley between the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills. It is best known nationally as the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, perched on a hilltop with sweeping valley views. The city blends established neighborhoods like Wood Ranch and Texas Tract with newer hillside developments, and offers abundant parks and trails, including the historic Corriganville movie ranch park. Major employers include the library/museum, Adventist Health Simi Valley, and manufacturing and tech firms; many residents commute to the San Fernando Valley, Thousand Oaks, or Los Angeles.
Home prices in Simi Valley
The median list in Simi Valley is $796,500.
Top places in Simi Valley
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum — hilltop presidential library with Air Force One pavilion and valley views (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Corriganville Park — former movie ranch with western-town ruins and hiking trails.
- Strathearn Historical Park & Museum — historic ranch buildings in the old town center.
- Simi Valley Town Center — outdoor shopping and dining.
- Rancho Simi Community Park — the city's largest community park.
- Mount McCoy and the Simi Hills trails — ridgeline hiking with citrus-grove views (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Simi Valley
- Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~35–45 minutes via SR-118 to SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 30 miles, no-traffic baseline).
- Approximate drive to Ventura: ~40–55 minutes via SR-118/SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 38 miles).
- Approximate drive to Thousand Oaks: ~20–30 minutes via SR-23.
- Rail: Simi Valley station serves Metrolink's Ventura County Line and Amtrak Coast Starlight/Pacific Surfliner, with weekday service toward Los Angeles.
Schools in Simi Valley
Public schools: Simi Valley 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.
Simi Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Simi Valley, CA?
The median list in Simi Valley is $796,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Simi Valley, CA?
Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~35–45 minutes via SR-118 to SR-23 to US-101 (roughly 30 miles, no-traffic baseline). - Which school district serves Simi Valley, CA?
Simi Valley is served by Simi Valley 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.