Why Live in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks is a historic Berkeley neighborhood distinguished by its ancient coast live oak trees and striking rock formations. It's known for its peaceful ambiance, with low stone walls and steps connecting the streets, making it a pleasant place for walks. The area features grand homes, including Mediterranean-style residences and Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s, which often nestle among massive stones. The neighborhood is served by highly rated Berkley Public Schools, including Thousand Oaks Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle School, and Berkley High School. Solano Avenue, the nearby shopping and dining district, is home to a variety of restaurants and shops. These include the acclaimed Indian restaurant Ajanta and the vintage-themed ice cream shop iScream. Great Stoneface Park showcases the neighborhood's unique geology, with car-sized rocks and stone urns, and serves as a spot for bouldering and leisurely walks. The Indian Trail, a stone staircase, provides a scenic route through the area. Thousand Oaks is about two miles from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, offering easy access to downtown San Francisco, and is approximately 25 miles from San Francisco International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thousand Oaks a good place to live?
Thousand Oaks is a good place to live. Thousand Oaks is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Thousand Oaks is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Thousand Oaks has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 18.3 people per acre and a median age of 53. The average household income is $183,662 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 84.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Thousand Oaks are home owners, with 17% of residents renting and 83% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Thousand Oaks can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Thousand Oaks neighborhood guide.
Is Thousand Oaks, CA a safe neighborhood?
Thousand Oaks, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Thousand Oaks?
The median home price in Thousand Oaks is $1,295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $259,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $273K a year to afford the median home price in Thousand Oaks. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Thousand Oaks is $184K.
What are the best public schools in Thousand Oaks?
The best public schools that serve Thousand Oaks are:
What are the best private schools in Thousand Oaks?
The best private schools that serve Thousand Oaks are:
- Black Pine Circle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- The Crowden School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Prospect Sierra School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
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Home Trends in Thousand Oaks, CA
On average, homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $1,826,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,826,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,062,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,103
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median List Price
$1,295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-45%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%