Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Thousand Oaks, CA
About Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks is Ventura County's second-largest city and its archetypal master-planned suburb, set against the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of the Conejo Valley. Neighborhoods include Newbury Park, Westlake (around Westlake Lake), and the Conejo Valley's older core. Housing skews toward single-family homes, many with hillside views, at prices well above the county median.
Home prices in Thousand Oaks
The median list in Thousand Oaks is $1,149,500.
Top places in Thousand Oaks
- The Oaks — the city's flagship indoor shopping mall.
- Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza — performing arts center downtown.
- Gardens of the World — free Japanese-style strolling gardens.
- Wildwood Regional Park — 1,700+ acres of hiking trails, waterfalls, and the iconic "Paradise Falls."
- Westlake Lake — private loop-shaped lake with surrounding waterfront homes (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Newbury Park — the city's western district with the Stagecoach Inn Museum and suburban neighborhoods (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Conejo Valley Botanic Garden — hillside gardens with native plants and a ' adventure garden.
Commuting from Thousand Oaks
- Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~25–35 minutes via US-101 (roughly 25 miles, no-traffic baseline; the Conejo Grade segment congests at peak).
- Approximate drive to Ventura: ~30–40 minutes via US-101 (roughly 30 miles).
- Major in-town employer: Amgen headquarters and other Conejo Valley corporate campuses reduce the need to commute out.
- No Metrolink station in the city; the nearest Ventura County Line stations are in Moorpark and Simi Valley.
Schools in Thousand Oaks
Public schools: Conejo 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.
Thousand Oaks FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median list in Thousand Oaks is $1,149,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Thousand Oaks, CA?
Approximate drive to Oxnard: ~25–35 minutes via US-101 (roughly 25 miles, no-traffic baseline; the Conejo Grade segment congests at peak). - Which school district serves Thousand Oaks, CA?
Thousand Oaks is served by Conejo 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.