Homes for sale in Thousand Oaks, California
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About Thousand Oaks, California
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Thousand Oaks is the 2nd largest city in Ventura County, California. It is located in the northwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Thousand Oaks is one of the principal cities of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metropolitan Area. It has approximately 28 neighborhoods and is the 43rd largest community in the state. It is ranked the fourth safest community among cities with a population over 100,000 in the U.S. It has a wonderful council/manager style of city government and a beautiful hot summer Mediterranean climate. Thousand Oaks is a Tree City U.S.A. community and is one of the United States greenest cities. It is a highly educated community where over 50% of adults over the age of 25 have four-year degrees or more, which is more than twice the national average for U.S. communities. It is an extremely diverse community in terms of ethnicity and race and is blessed with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. English remains the #1 language, followed by Spanish and Chinese.
The city spans 55.33 square miles of nearly all land area. In 2018, the population estimate was 127,690 and the population density was about 2,336 people per square mile. It is predominantly a white-collar community where around 90% of workers are white-collar. Over 8% of the workforce works from home primarily via telecommuting, home based businesses and freelance endeavors. It is also a city of artists, designers and media workers, this large contingent of artistic individuals helps create the city’s unique character and atmosphere. In 2016, the median household income in the city was $100,578 and the per capita income was $50,194. In the same year, the median house or condo value was $684,500, the mean price on all housing units was $762,488 and the median gross rent was $2,028. The top five employers in the city as of 2017 were Amgen Inc., The Oaks (shopping mall), Conejo Valley Unified School District, Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center and Anthem Inc.
The native Chumash people inhabited the area before the arrival of Europeans. There were a few Chumash villages and encampments throughout the area. Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed at what is now Point Mugu in 1542 and claimed the land for Spain. The land passed from Spain to Mexico to the U.S. and back and forth over the course of several tumultuous years which finally calmed when California gained official statehood. Growth was slow but steady and in 1964 the community was officially incorporated. Today, growth continues in the city as they encourage the development of mixed-use communities that feature both retail and residential spaces. Public education is provided by the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The district has 27 schools and a student body of more than 19,000 students.
Thousand Oaks is unique because the city prides itself on keeping plenty of designated open/green spaces. There are over 150 miles of trails for hiking, biking, walking and more. Another jewel in the city is the Civic Arts Plaza which presents ballets, concerts, plays, musicals and more. Homes for sale, apartments for rent and lease properties like apartments, condos and more are available. To find the home of your dreams in the beautiful city of Thousand Oaks call local real estate agent DENNIS AMICK at 805 654 8000. Don’t wait call today!
