Thousand Oaks CA

In Thousand Oaks, the rent-to-income burden runs around 24% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $135,603 and median rent is $2,664/month. 51% of renters are cost-burdened (30%+ of income on housing). Landlords are winning; everyone else is treading water. Median home value: $991,600 — that's 7.3× the median income. 71% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Median age of 45 skews older — established community, quieter streets, but the kind of city that goes to bed early on Saturdays. Employment picture: 5.36% unemployment — a average employment landscape. Poverty rate: 8.9%. Average commute: 25 minutes — acceptable. Thousand Oaks was founded in 1964 — that's 62 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 55.2 sq miles at 2,269 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 2,907 ft — high-altitude living. RoastMyCity overall score: 65/100 — It Depends.