2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Camarillo

California (CA)
Best for: Higher-budget residents seeking a Ventura County community
Camarillo CA 2027 livability
Small City
2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents
Modern Livability75.9/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population68,652
Median Home$827,300
Median Rent$2,734
Median Household Income$113,428
Cost of LivingRPP 110.5 (US=100; BEA 2024; metro area)
Average Commute23.0 min (ACS 2020-2024)
Unemployment5.5% (ACS 2020-2024; civilian labor force)
Metro AreaOxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

75.9overall
Housing & Financial Reality50.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living84.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability83.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity74.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness80.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place83.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion67.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape82.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging77.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment90.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture68.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity76.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionACS average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes (2020-2024, excluding workers at home). Workplace location and departure time still determine individual travel. This is a commute measure, not a live traffic-delay index.
Weekend EscapeCamarillo Grove Park provides local natural space and outdoor recreation. Regional trips depend on travel time and seasonal conditions.
WalkabilityCitywide Walk Score 43/100 (directory checked October 2026). Many errands require a car; selected centers may be more walkable.
Airport AccessHollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is a regional air-travel option. Check the airport for current destinations; no drive-time estimate is assumed.
Outdoor AccessCamarillo Grove Park provides local natural space and outdoor recreation.
Healthcare AccessSt. John's Hospital Camarillo provides a local or nearby hospital option. Check insurance networks, service availability and specialist access individually.
Air QualityAir quality changes by day and season. Check AirNow for local ozone and fine-particle conditions, particularly during heat or smoke events; no citywide annual AQI rating is assigned here.
Third Places / Social LifeCamarillo's parks and recreation facilities provide public gathering spaces. An established suburban city with residential neighborhoods and nearby open landscapes. The mix of libraries, cafes and community activities varies by neighborhood.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Declining slightly: -1.2% population change from 2024 to 2025 (same Census vintage). This describes population only, not a forecast.
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Camarillo has 68,652 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #570 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $827,300, median monthly gross rent of $2,734, and median household income of $113,428. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Camarillo Grove Park provides local natural space and outdoor recreation. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

An established suburban city with residential neighborhoods and nearby open landscapes.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Access to St. John's Hospital Camarillo; Camarillo Grove Park provides local natural space and outdoor recreation.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

High purchase costs, car dependence and longer regional trips.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where Camarillo ranks