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Ojai, California

city · Ventura County

At a glance

7,577
Population
$1,016,200
Median home value (all homes)
235% above U.S. median
$1,161,808
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,955/mo
Median rent
45% above U.S. median
$82,656
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
96%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 170 — 70% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing253% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities7% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost16% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates47.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County
Creating empowered business owners, connected community partners and informed civic leaders in the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County region since 1996.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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