CALIFORNIA · VENTURA COUNTY
Ventura County, coast and valley connected.
Explore current Ventura County housing data, major communities, education resources, parks, transportation, and a clear path to an Ethos consultation.
Market Snapshot
Ventura County at a glance.
May 2026
County housing data for May 2026. Redfin, Ventura County Housing Market. County figures are context, not a valuation for a specific property.
Market Overview
Ventura in context.
Ventura County combines Pacific coastline, the Highway 101 corridor, inland valleys, agricultural areas, and communities bordering Los Angeles County. Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, and the Conejo Valley offer different housing types and travel patterns, making city and neighborhood comparisons more useful than one countywide average.
Redfin reported a $922,229 median sale price in May 2026, up 3.7% year over year. The county recorded 579 sales, 41 median days on market, and a 99.3% sale-to-list ratio. For a current decision, compare the subject property with active, pending, and recent closed homes of similar type and location.
Ethos publishes verified advisor service areas. If the directory does not yet list a Ventura County specialist, the consultation route can connect you with the brokerage without presenting an unverified local claim.
Explore the Region
Five places to compare.
These are objective starting points. Verify property boundaries, services, costs, regulations, and availability for the specific address.
Ventura
The county seat includes downtown, hillside, beach-adjacent, condominium, and established residential areas near the 101 corridor.
Oxnard and Channel Islands Harbor
Oxnard spans coastal, harbor, agricultural-edge, established, and newer housing areas with Metrolink and Amtrak service.
Camarillo
A 101-corridor city with established neighborhoods, newer development, employment areas, and nearby agricultural land.
Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village
Conejo Valley communities with condominium, townhouse, detached, and hillside housing near open-space systems and the 101 corridor.
Ojai
A smaller inland valley city and surrounding unincorporated area with varied lot sizes, architectural styles, and access considerations.
Education Research
Verify the address with the source.
Public-school assignment depends on the property address and can change. Verify current boundaries, enrollment eligibility, and programs directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Local Resources
Parks, transportation, and practical research.
County parks
Ventura County publishes a park map, facility information, access details, and current notices.
Open county park mapRegional transportation
Ventura County Transportation Commission publishes bus and regional travel information.
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Meet the advisorsReading the Market
What the current numbers can and cannot tell you.
The May 2026 county snapshot shows a higher median price and more closed sales than May 2025, with a 41-day median market time. Those figures do not replace a comparison of coastal, inland, hillside, condominium, or acreage properties.
Buyers should examine insurance availability, HOA documents when applicable, commute and rail options, property condition, and site-specific hazards. Sellers should use the closest current competition and recent comparable sales to shape preparation and price.
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