If you are deciding where to live working in Camarillo, the answer for most buyers is Camarillo itself: the median sale price was $859,532 in June 2026 and the average resident commutes just 23.0 minutes each way, under the California average of 28.7 minutes. Buyers who want more square footage should look at Oxnard, where the median is roughly $778,000, about 10 percent below Camarillo for a drive of eight to ten miles. From the $500,000s to $2 million, you can live within a 25 minute drive of work.
Key Takeaways
- Camarillo's median sale price was $859,532 in June 2026, while Oxnard's median was roughly $778,000, about 10 percent lower.
- Camarillo residents commute an average of 23.0 minutes each way, well under the California average of 28.7 minutes, per US Census Bureau data.
- Central Camarillo homes sell in a median of 31 days, faster than Northwest Oxnard's 41 days and Oxnard Shores' 57 days.
- Northwest Oxnard costs about $443 per square foot, roughly 10 percent less than Central Camarillo's $492 per square foot.
- Naval Base Ventura County and the Port of Hueneme sit about 12 miles from central Camarillo, a 20 to 25 minute drive via Rice Avenue.
Most people relocating here arrive assuming a coastal California job means an hour in the car. Ventura County does not work that way. The mean travel time to work for Camarillo residents is 23.0 minutes, according to the US Census Bureau, shorter than nearly every large California city. The real question is which pocket of Camarillo or Oxnard matches your budget.
Where Should You Live If You Work in Camarillo or Oxnard?
The practical radius runs from Ventura to Newbury Park, with Camarillo, Oxnard, Somis, Santa Rosa Valley, and Moorpark at the core. Camarillo centers that circle for a reason. Employers including Semtech, DP Technology, Gold Coast Health Plan, and Casa Pacifica sit inside city limits, and CSU Channel Islands is six miles down Lewis Road.
For Oxnard and Port Hueneme jobs the calculus flips. Naval Base Ventura County, the Port of Hueneme, and the logistics corridor along Rice Avenue draw thousands of workers who live in Camarillo and drive west. This is one of the few places in Southern California where the pricier city is the shorter commute, which is why Camarillo keeps attracting buyers priced out of the LA side of the county line.
Median Sale Price by Camarillo and Oxnard Submarket, 2026
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$860K$875K$938K$778K$792K$1.52MCamarillocitywideCentralCamarilloCamarilloHeightsOxnardcitywideNorthwestOxnardOxnardShoresCamarillo submarketsOxnard submarkets
Source: Redfin market data for Camarillo and Oxnard, spring and summer 2026.
What Does the Camarillo Commute Really Look Like in 2026?
Camarillo sits where the 101 meets State Route 34, with the Conejo Grade to the southeast and farmland west. That creates two different commutes. Westbound toward Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and Ventura, traffic stays light most of the day. Southeast over the grade toward Thousand Oaks, the 101 backs up in the morning peak and again from roughly 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive | Main route |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU Channel Islands | 6 miles | 10 to 14 min | Lewis Rd, Santa Clara Ave |
| Oxnard, The Collection at RiverPark | 7 miles | 10 to 15 min | 101 to Oxnard Blvd |
| Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme | 12 miles | 20 to 25 min | Rice Ave, Hueneme Rd |
| Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu | 12 miles | 18 to 24 min | Las Posas Rd, PCH |
| Downtown Ventura | 15 miles | 18 to 22 min | 101 north |
| Thousand Oaks employment corridor | 16 miles | 20 to 35 min | 101 over the Conejo Grade |
| Westlake Village | 21 miles | 25 to 40 min | 101 southeast |
Distances are fixed; drive times move with the peak, the school calendar, and grade incidents, so test your route at your real departure time. Rail also works here. The Metrolink Ventura County Line and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner both stop at the Camarillo station on Lewis Road and at Oxnard Transit Center. If a second job sits on the Conejo side, compare the neighborhoods within reach of the Thousand Oaks biotech campuses before choosing a side of the grade.
How Much Does a Home Cost in Camarillo Compared to Oxnard?
Camarillo's median sale price was $859,532 in June 2026, down 1.2 percent year over year, according to Redfin. Oxnard is the value play at roughly $778,000 for the three months ending May 2026, up 3.9 percent, with a median 42 days on market, per Redfin's Oxnard market data. Inside each city the spread is wide, and that is where Oxnard job relocation housing math gets interesting.
| Submarket | Median sale price | Change YoY | Median days on market | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo, citywide | $859,532 | down 1.2% | See neighborhood detail | Varies by tract |
| Central Camarillo | $875,000 | up 3.3% | 31 days | $492 |
| Camarillo Heights | $938,000 | down 13.1% | 46 days | Varies by tract |
| Oxnard, citywide | $778,000 | up 3.9% | 42 days | $496 |
| Northwest Oxnard | $792,000 | down 3.5% | 41 days | $443 |
| Oxnard Shores | $1,524,487 | up 21.3% | 57 days | $672 |
Two numbers matter most. Central Camarillo homes sell in a median of 31 days, faster than either Oxnard submarket, so mid range Camarillo inventory is still absorbing quickly. And Northwest Oxnard's $443 per square foot runs about 10 percent under Central Camarillo's $492, meaning a buyer chasing space rather than a school boundary gains real square footage eight miles west. Watch the weekly mortgage average through Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey before you lock, because a quarter of a point moves your payment meaningfully at these prices.
Which Camarillo Neighborhoods Fit Which Kind of Relocating Buyer?
Camarillo is not one market. It is roughly eight of them.
- Mission Oaks: the workhorse family area south of Pleasant Valley Road, full of single story ranch homes and 1970s two stories, minutes from Freedom Park and the fields run by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Best all around fit for an Oxnard or Port Hueneme commute.
- Camarillo Heights: larger lots and valley views on the hillside streets above Ponderosa Drive. A $938,000 median and a 46 day pace mean negotiating room.
- Spanish Hills and Las Posas Estates: the luxury tier, golf adjacent, generally $1.5 million and up.
- Village at the Park and Springville: newer construction near the outlets, with community assessments to verify line by line.
- Santa Rosa Valley and Somis: acreage and horse property, five to twelve miles from town.
- Leisure Village and Camarillo Springs: age restricted communities, often the lowest entry prices in the city.
Sorting tract against tract is where local knowledge pays, and this breakdown of Camarillo neighborhoods from Spanish Hills to Mission Oaks covers lot sizes and vintages street by street.
What Should You Know About Schools, Taxes, and Daily Life Before You Relocate?
Camarillo elementary and middle schools sit largely in the Pleasant Valley School District, while high schools fall under Oxnard Union High School District, including Adolfo Camarillo High and Rancho Campana High. Check current ratings on GreatSchools rather than reputation, and read this guide to Camarillo schools before tying an offer to a boundary.
California's base property tax rate is 1 percent of assessed value, but most Camarillo parcels land closer to 1.1 percent to 1.25 percent once voter approved bonds and assessments are added, and newer tracts can carry community facilities charges. Verify any address with the Ventura County Assessor. Buyers arriving from the LA side should also budget for the tax differences between Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
Then there is daily life. Saturdays mean the farmers market in Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard, then a trail loop at Camarillo Grove Park at the base of the grade. Shopping splits between the Camarillo Premium Outlets and The Collection at RiverPark. Dinner runs from Ottavio's in Old Town to the patios at Channel Islands Harbor, and locals hold firm opinions about which Camarillo restaurants are worth the wait. Permits and event calendars live on the City of Camarillo site.
Mean One Way Commute Time: Camarillo vs Metro vs Statewide
0 min10 min20 min30 min23.025.628.7CamarilloOxnard, Thousand Oaks,Ventura metroCaliforniaMinutes, mean travel time to work
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey five year estimates, 2020 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Relocating for a Job in Camarillo or Oxnard
Is it cheaper to live in Oxnard and commute to Camarillo?
Usually yes on price and roughly even on time. Oxnard's median of about $778,000 runs some $80,000 below Camarillo's $859,532, and Northwest Oxnard's $443 per square foot sits about 10 percent under Central Camarillo's $492. The reverse commute into Camarillo is 10 to 18 minutes off peak.
How long is the commute from Camarillo to Naval Base Ventura County?
Plan on 20 to 25 minutes for the roughly 12 mile drive to the Port Hueneme side via Rice Avenue and Hueneme Road, and 18 to 24 minutes to Point Mugu via Las Posas Road. Gate lines matter more than freeway traffic here, so ask coworkers which gate clears fastest at your start time.
Which Ventura County commute neighborhoods work if my spouse commutes to Los Angeles?
Camarillo and Moorpark both have Metrolink Ventura County Line stations, so one person can work locally while the other rides into Burbank, Glendale, or Union Station. Moorpark sits closer to the 118 corridor; Camarillo keeps you 12 minutes from Oxnard employers.
How fast is the Camarillo market moving for relocating buyers in 2026?
Central Camarillo homes sell in a median of 31 days, flat against 32 days a year earlier, and 57 homes sold there in May 2026 versus 47 the prior May. Camarillo Heights is slower at 46 days. Bring a fully underwritten preapproval for the mid range and expect negotiating room in the hillside and luxury tiers.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Camarillo?
Davis Bartels and the DB Real Estate Group have served families across the Conejo Valley and Ventura County since 2009, with 500+ closed transactions and nearly $500 million in career sales volume, including a career-best 100 closings and $103M+ in 2025. Whether you're exploring your options or ready to make a move, reach out for a no pressure conversation about your goals.
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