Ventura County, California
Ventura County is situated in the southern part of the United States, on California's Pacific Coast. The county is often referred to as the Gold Coast and is said to be one of the safest populated places, one of the 100 highest-income counties in the country and the sixth wealthiest county in California by per capita income. The major cities in Ventura County are Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura; other communities include Newbury Park and Port Hueneme.
The southern part of Ventura County is the most populated portion of the county. North of the county is mostly mountainous and within the jurisdiction of Los Padres National Forest. The main waterway in Ventura County is the Santa Clara River, the largest body of water is Lake Casitas and the highest peak is Mount Pinos. Apart from the beautiful surroundings Ventura County also offers its residents and visitors an outstanding average annual temperature of 74.2 degrees.
Ventura County has a strong economy with major industries such as Agriculture, Biotechnology, Telecommunications and Advanced Technologies, Manufacturing, Tourism and Military Testing and Development. The Port of Hueneme is the smallest deep-water port in the state, however it serves as the western U.S. distribution network for many imported vehicles, including: BMW, Volvo, Mitsubishi and Mazda. Ventura County also ranks 10th in agricultural production among California counties due its rich soils.
Ventura County Real Estate
Homebuyers looking for picturesque surroundings, welcoming and safe communities featuring great schools, will certainly find their dream house in Ventura County. The real estate market in Ventura County offers a wide range of properties, from ocean-front condos to single-family homes.
Ventura County Schools
Ventura County offers an excellent choice of educational options. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in the county have consistently exceeded both State and National averages for the past 10 years. There are three community colleges in the area, California State University Campus (Cal State Channel Islands) in Camarillo and California Lutheran University.
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Points of interest in Ventura County, California:
- Channel Islands National Park - comprises of five islands along the Southern California coast.
- Filmore & Western Railway - train rides.
- California Oil Museum - museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Lake Piru Recreational Area - boating, water skiing, trout/bass fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking and much more!
- Mission San Buenventura
- Los Padres National Forest
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Mountain View Golf Course
- Santa Paula Murals - outdoor murals on the walls of downtown buildings in Santa Paula.
Ventura County Facts:
- County seat - Ventura
- Land area: 2,208 square miles
- Population in July 2007: 813,052
- Estimated median household income in 2007: $66,859
- Median resident age: 34 years
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