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Simi Valley, California

city · Ventura County

At a glance

125,634
Population
$823,800
Median home value (all homes)
172% above U.S. median
$841,774
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,579/mo
Median rent
91% above U.S. median
$122,081
Median household income
55% above U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
94.9%
Homes with broadband
59.64%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 152 — 52% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing189% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities2% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost45% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates90.8%
College graduates39.1%

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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