Why Live in Oak View
Oak View in Huntington Beach features Mediterranean and ranch-style homes from the 1960s, with a mix of single-family homes, condos, and manufactured homes in the Villa Huntington community. The neighborhood is characterized by balmy landscaping and on-street parking. Huntington Beach Central Park East, a 350-acre green space with walking paths, flower gardens, and cherry blossom trees, is a local highlight. The park hosts the annual Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating Japanese culture. Oak View is within a mile of four playgrounds, including the Adventure Playground, and the Huntington Beach Sports Complex, which offers soccer fields, softball fields, and batting cages. Dog Beach, located about 4 miles south, is a pet-friendly coast known for surfing and sunset views. Shopping and dining options are abundant along Beach Boulevard, with 5 Points Plaza and Bella Terra offering a range of retailers and eateries. Public transit is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), and major roads like Beach Boulevard connect the neighborhood to the city and coast, though they can contribute to high noise levels. Huntington Beach Hospital is less than a mile east, and John Wayne Airport is about 11 miles away. Schools in Oak View are highly rated, with Mesa View Middle School and Ocean View High School both receiving high marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak View a good place to live?
Oak View is a good place to live. Oak View is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 32. The average household income is $101,849 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 19.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Oak View are renters, with 89.1% of residents renting and 10.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Oak View can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Oak View neighborhood guide.
Is Oak View, CA a safe neighborhood?
Oak View, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oak View?
The median home price in Oak View is $429,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $95K a year to afford the median home price in Oak View. The average household income in Oak View is $102K.
What are the best public schools in Oak View?
The best public schools that serve Oak View are:
- Mesa View Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Ocean View High has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Marine View Middle has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Oak View?
The best private schools that serve Oak View are:
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Are home prices dropping in Oak View?
Yes, home prices in Oak View are down 20% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Oak View, CA
On average, homes in Oak View, Huntington Beach sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak View, Huntington Beach over the last 12 months is $422,500, up 93% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$422,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$422,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$429,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
93%