The Oxnard metro is home to 838,259 people (down 1.2% over five years), with a median household income of $107,327. Typical rent of $2,955/month works out to 33.0% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Oxnard's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.8% |
| Professional & management | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 33.0% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Oxnard market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,955/month suggests a household income around $118,000/year. The metro's median household income is $107,327.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.8%), Professional & management (12.8%), Retail trade (10.3%) (Census ACS 5-year).