Land and home values in Ventura County, California
Ventura County (metro core, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA) covers 1,841 square miles and 190 census tracts. Residential land is about $49.60 per sq ft at the county median, from $29.70 in its most rural tracts to $100 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $863,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,890 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $49.60 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.16M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $540,144 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $31,600 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $863,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $639,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.02M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,400 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,890 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,900 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,530 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 20 | $82.10 | $1.61M | $3,380 |
| Upper | 43 | $57.50 | $1.06M | $3,380 |
| Mid | 63 | $47.80 | $855,000 | $2,800 |
| Entry | 61 | $38.10 | $649,000 | $2,560 |
| Rural | 3 | $28.50 | $623,000 | $2,140 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands Beach | Community | $170 | $1.19M |
| Oak Park | Community | $91.80 | $1.11M |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | City | $77.70 | $888,000 |
| Ojai | Town | $76.40 | $1.09M |
| Meiners Oaks | Community | $73.70 | $774,000 |
| Lake Sherwood | Community | $66.60 | $2.15M |
| Bell Canyon | Community | $66.40 | $2.15M |
| North Ventura Avenue | Community | $63.40 | $911,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Ventura County, CA?
Residential land in Ventura County, CA is about $49.60 per square foot, or $2.16M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $540,144. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Ventura County, CA?
The typical (median) home in Ventura County, CA is worth about $863,000, with entry-level homes around $639,000 and upper-end homes around $1.02M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Ventura County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,890 a month in Ventura County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $2,400 and a 3-bedroom about $3,900 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Ventura County, CA?
Farmland averages about $31,600 an acre in Ventura County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.