Camarillo : California

What Camarillo is like for active adults

Camarillo is old California town of 63,000 just east of Oxnard and the Pacific in a coastal valley. It is southeast of Santa Barbara and about 50 miles from Los Angeles. As is the case with most cities in Ventura County, Camarillo is noted for its resistance to urban sprawl. Some of the most desirable land in the city limits, located to the side of the Ventura Freeway, is permanently zoned for agricultural use. California State University, Channel Islands is located in Camarillo.

Camarillo's open spaces have attracted development including the huge Mission Oaks development (see link at right for Camarillo Active Communities). Median home prices soared well above $500,000 in 2006 but stabilized at $400,000 by mid 2009. Photo of Camarillo in the valley courtesy of Wikipedia and Frantik.

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What is special about this retirement community

The famed Ventura Highway bisects the city. There is a new YMCA and a new library in town. Mission Oaks is an interesting development. There is plenty of shopping at Camarillo Premium Outlets, "The Promenade". Camarillo is opposed to urban sprawl. 5 community parks and easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands National Park, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Los Padres National Forest.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Like much of southern California, real estate is expensive in Camarillo.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who want to stay in the wonderful southern California climate and enjoy a progressive city there.

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Local economy is driven by

Camarillo is predominately a bedroom community.The shopping malls offer a lot of relatively low paying jobs.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Camarillo is east of Oxnard on the Pacific Coast between LA and Santa Barbara. The Simi Valley is to the east. The average July high temperature is 75 and the average January low is 45. The wettest month is March (3")

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Cultural environment

Camarillo has many movie theatres and a library.

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Medical facilities

St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital serves Camarillo. There are other hospitals nearby in Oxnard and other towns.

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Transportation

The Ventura Freeway bisects Camarillo.

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Valuable Links

Camarillo Chamber of Commerce
Camarillo Wikipedia page

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Facts about CAMARILLO

State: CA
Environment: Suburban,College Town,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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