Real Estate Investing in Oxnard, California (93033)

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Ventura County • Population: 80,482 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 93033 (Oxnard, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $717,497
Avg Monthly Rent $2,569
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,606
% Renters 42.4%

Market Analysis: 93033 Oxnard

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Oxnard's 93033 ZIP posts signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $717K pricing implies.

The investment case in 93033 is durable only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $717K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

The gap between 93033 and stronger Oxnard ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

A significant renter share of 42% in 93033 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

leans the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Oxnard:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 57/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 8.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,569/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
54 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 93033

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$157,989/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $475,800 $2,230 3.4% +6.5% $237,900
3BR $683,152 $3,020 3.2% +6.6% $227,717
4BR $722,888 $3,510 3.5% +6.7% $180,722
5BR $789,945 +6.8% $157,989

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$756K$644K$533K$421K$309K$198KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,829$2,748$2,667$2,587$2,506$2,426Aug 2023Feb 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 93033 Compare?

Metric 93033 Oxnard Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA California
Home Value $717,497 $801,479 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 4.6% 3.4% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $2,569 $2,823 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -
💡 Why Invest in 93033? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 42% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $717,497
Monthly Rent $2,569
Price-to-Rent 23.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 7.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -7.1% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.4% ▼
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 93033

Population: 80,482

💰 Median Household Income
$82,606
This area
$82,606
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
42.4%
This area
42.4%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.6%
This area
4.6%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
11.6%
This area
11.6%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
30.8 years
This area
30.8 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Other/Mixed 46.8%
White 44.3%
Hispanic/Latino 41.6%
Asian 7.3%
Black/African American 1.6%
👶 Under 18
29.3%
This area
29.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.6%
This area
9.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
12.1%
This area
12.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 93033

B Avg School Grade
21 Schools
21.3:1 Avg Class Size
$20,028 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Anacapa Adult Transition Program

📚 Grade 12 High School
👥
166 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$25,586 Per Student
A Very Good
👥
742 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Ansgar Larsen Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
579 Students
👨‍🏫
20.5:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Elm Street Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
468 Students
👨‍🏫
21.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Harrington Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
506 Students
👨‍🏫
21.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Laguna Vista Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
350 Students
👨‍🏫
20.0:1 Class Size
💰
$18,556 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Mar Vista Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
466 Students
👨‍🏫
20.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,556 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Ocean View Junior High

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
722 Students
👨‍🏫
20.9:1 Class Size
💰
$18,556 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Tierra Vista Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
566 Students
👨‍🏫
21.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,556 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Kamala Elementary

📚 K – 08 School
👥
882 Students
👨‍🏫
20.5:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lemonwood Elementary

📚 K – 08 School
👥
853 Students
👨‍🏫
19.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B Good

Art Haycox Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
745 Students
👨‍🏫
22.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
B Good

E. O. Green Junior High

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,041 Students
👨‍🏫
21.2:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
B Good

Fred L. Williams Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
583 Students
👨‍🏫
23.0:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
B Good

Julien Hathaway Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
466 Students
👨‍🏫
23.0:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
B Good

McKinna Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
570 Students
👨‍🏫
22.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,812 Per Student
B Good

Ocean View Early Education

📚 Grade M Elementary Limited Data
💰
$18,556 Per Student
C+ Average

Charles Blackstock Junior High

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,317 Students
👨‍🏫
22.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,765 Per Student
C+ Average

Channel Islands High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,444 Students
👨‍🏫
24.3:1 Class Size
💰
$25,586 Per Student
C+ Average

Hueneme High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,080 Students
👨‍🏫
22.2:1 Class Size
💰
$25,586 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,777 Off-Campus Students
C
Oxnard College
6,911 students · 2.1 mi
C
CET-Oxnard
82 students · 4.3 mi
C
Modern Beauty Academy
62 students · 4.4 mi
C+
California State University-Channel Islands
5,688 students · 4.6 mi
D
Ventura County Community College System Office
0 students · 5.8 mi
B
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
52 students · 9.0 mi
D
The Colleges of Law at Ventura
276 students · 9.5 mi
C
Ventura College
11,367 students · 10.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,777 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is real estate in Oxnard, CA a good investment right now?

Our data puts Oxnard, CA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $717K and rents around $2,569/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How tight is the rental market in Oxnard, CA?

Vacancy in Oxnard, CA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,569/mo.

Is Oxnard, CA a friendly market for rental owners?

Oxnard, CA operates under CA law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect even-keeled treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is Oxnard, CA good for house hacking?

Oxnard, CA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $717K price point reasonable to enter.

What are rental rates like in Oxnard, CA?

Rents in Oxnard, CA run near $2,569/mo. Compared with median home prices of $717K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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