Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway from Oxnard’s eastern outskirts, Diamond Bar is no hidden gem. Kevin Webber, an Aviara Real Estate realtor with nearly a decade of local experience, says this neighborhood is both well-known and highly sought-after. “The market here moves fast. Homes sell for over-asking but under the median for Ventura County, which is a sweet spot to be in,” he says, adding that he received 27 offers in just 48 hours for one of his recent listings. “It was just a typical ranch that needed a bit of work, but there are a lot of hardworking families and investors that are all interested in the area, so we weren’t surprised to see it go under contract so quickly,” says Webber. Close to shopping and dining along major Oxnard thoroughfares and less than 6 miles from the beach, Diamond Bar’s location certainly sparkles.
Diamond Bar
Stucco split-levels and more
Diamond Bar’s 1960s and ‘70s stucco-clad Split Levels and ranch-style homes feature small front lawns, landscaped minimally with flowering shrubs and towering palm trees. They’re often surrounded by low walls of decorative stonework and white wrought iron or simple chain link fencing. “There are a lot of medium-priced homes here, which appeals to people looking in the area,” says Webber. Newly renovated three-bedroom Split Levels tend to sell for upward of $750,000 while less updated two-bedroom ranch-style homes go for closer to $600,000.
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Mexican markets and meals
Numero Uno Market offers fresh produce, meats, seafood and baked goods just a mile west of home, off East Channel Islands Boulevard. Even closer, there’s shopping and dining clustered around the corner of Channel Islands and South Rose Avenue. The bustling corner has everything from banks and pharmacies to a gym and even a car wash. Close to South Oxnard Boulevard, at the north end of the shopping center, visit La Michoacana Azteca or Tacos Mi Pueblo for classic Mexican and Latin American fare.
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Highly rated Channel Islands High
Most neighborhood students go to Lemonwood School through eighth grade and Channel Islands for high school. Lemonwood, which earned a C-minus from Niche in 2023, is conveniently located less than a mile north of Diamond Bar. Channel Islands High, which got a B-minus from Niche, is only slightly farther afield at just over a mile west. Teens can work toward earning a State Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas at graduation by taking Spanish courses at Channel Islands High. The gold seal honors scholars for showing great proficiency in reading, writing and speaking a language in addition to English.
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Nearby Oxnard neighborhood parks
Behind Lemonwood School within a mile of home, Lemonwood Park offers a short, paved walking path through a grove of live oaks and scrubby pines, as well as basketball and tennis courts and a small baseball field. At College Park, about a mile west across South Oxnard Boulevard, there’s a large, lighted playground with multiple, sports-themed climbing structures, as well as a variety of practice ball fields and sports courts. And skateboarders can practice their kick flips at the Bedford Pinkard Skate Park off South Rose Avenue on the park’s west side. Locals can soak up the sun on the surf or sand at the Port Hueneme Beach Park, an easy 10-minute drive southwest.
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PCH cruising and easy commuting
With the Pacific Coast Highway less than a mile east, it’s easy for Diamond Bar residents to head up or down the Californian coast. Hopping on the bus is just as easy here, with stops along the Gold Coast Transit District line within half a mile of most homes, at intervals along East Channel Islands Boulevard.
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Megan Quintin
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Derrick Harvey
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Freddy Carrasco
Freddy Carrasco
RE/MAX Gold Coast-Beach Marina Office
(805) 749-5919
129 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Bar
$850,000 Price
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Arturo Hernandez
Arturo Hernandez
RE/MAX Gold Coast-Beach Marina Office
(805) 401-0403
34 Total Sales
2 in Diamond Bar
$685K - $820K Price Range
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Dalia Rhule
Dalia Rhule
Dalia's Realty
(424) 523-8061
69 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Bar
$640,000 Price
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Rudy Campos
Rudy Campos
eXp Realty of California Inc
(805) 419-2484
44 Total Sales
4 in Diamond Bar
$635K - $701K Price Range
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Jose Luiz Morales
Jose Luiz Morales
eXp Realty of California Inc
(820) 777-1691
395 Total Sales
3 in Diamond Bar
$605K - $735K Price Range
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Michael Delgado
Michael Delgado
Century 21 Masters
(805) 263-1204
72 Total Sales
2 in Diamond Bar
$505K - $627K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Lemonwood Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
W. Lathrop Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Johnson Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
College Estates Park
College Park
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Diamond Bar neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Diamond Bar | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Diamond Bar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Diamond Bar, Oxnard sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Diamond Bar, Oxnard over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
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Median List Price
$725,000
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Median Sale Price
$735,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$735,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
3
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$468
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Neighborhood Facts
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Number of Homes
298
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1964
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,417
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,195
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,195
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Demographics
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Total Population
1,552
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
10 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Finances
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Median Household Income
$87,874
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$116,600
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Education and Workforce
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High School Graduates
49.3%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1%
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% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
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Weather
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Annual Precipitation
15''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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