El Rio
Suburban Neighborhood in Oxnard, California
Ventura County 93036
Midcentury ranches and mobile homes
Single-family homes sit closely together on El Rio’s residential streets, though many lots are long and narrow, creating spacious backyards for large patios. The area is primarily made up of midcentury ranch-style homes with two-car garages. Inside, many of the homes have been fully renovated with modern appliances and open floor plans. Front lawns often feature landscaping with grass and fruit trees or extra-wide driveways for additional parking. Prices for these properties typically range between $550,000 and $780,000. On the more affordable side, mobile homes in the community list between $100,000 and $195,000.
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Find community at Rodger Jones Park
Tucked along two residential streets is Rodger Jones Community Park, where residents go for fresh air, exercise or to celebrate special occasions. The park features tall, shady trees, a community center and basketball courts where locals like to play a game of pickup. Kids run around on the colorful playground equipment, complete with monkey bars and two slides, and picnic tables are plentiful, making it easy to organize a gathering. For indoor entertaining, locals can also rent space inside the community center. El Rio is within 1 1/2 miles of several other city parks by the Santa Clara River, such as Vineyards Park, Collection Park, East Park, Central Park and Windrow Park.
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Two districts serve El Rio's students
El Rio is served by the Rio Elementary School and the Oxnard Union High School Districts. Children can attend either Rio Plaza Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through fifth grade, or Rio Real Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Middle school students attend Rio Del Valle Junior High School; all three schools have a C-minus Niche grade. Teenagers attend Rio Mesa High School, which has a B-plus on Niche. The school offers a robust athletics department, with many of its teas consistently winning CIF championships and honorable mentions. In 2023, the girls’ volleyball team won the CIF Southern Section large school academic championship and received 14 CIF honorable mentions.
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Getting from El Rio to LA
Because El Rio is mainly residential, intersections rely on stop signs to control traffic, and streetlights are few and far between. However, residents have direct access to U.S. State Route 101. The 101 makes commuting easy, and taking a day trip to Los Angeles, 60 miles away, is a feat accomplished in under 1 1/2 hours. Public transit is also readily available via the various Gold Coast Transit bus stops along Vinyard Avenue. The closest international airport to the area is Los Angeles International Airport, which is 61 miles away.
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Retail therapy at The Collection
Along El Rio’s thoroughfare, Vineyard Avenue, residents can find a few dining and retail options. Tacos El Guero Food Truck and Maria’s Kitchen Mobile are well-known for their authentic Mexican street food. Vallarta Supermarket is the most popular choice for Latin American foodstuffs. However, most locals travel 1 mile northwest to The Collection at RiverPark, an expansive open-air shopping plaza. The Collection is home to both Target and Whole Foods, making weekly grocery runs and trips for everyday essentials convenient. The shopping plaza features popular retail stores like Urban Outfitters, REI, The Container Store and more. Locals can take in the latest action flick at Century River Park 16 or get in some cardio at the 24-Hour Fitness. An array of restaurant options are also available at the plaza, from fast food restaurants to dessert shops and upscale dining experiences.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Natividad Rios-Sipes
Natividad Rios-Sipes
RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS
(805) 586-9557
73 Total Sales
1 in El Rio
$575,000 Price
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Laura Nuno
Laura Nuno
Responds QuicklyCIMA Realty Group
(805) 793-1664
36 Total Sales
1 in El Rio
$720,000 Price
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Xavier Flores
Xavier Flores
Real Brokerage Technologies
(805) 303-2502
73 Total Sales
2 in El Rio
$480K - $545K Price Range
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Bryan Castro
Bryan Castro
eXp Realty
(360) 515-4251
11 Total Sales
1 in El Rio
$625,000 Price
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Anabella Diego
Anabella Diego
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty of Greater LA
(805) 312-7002
45 Total Sales
1 in El Rio
$850,000 Price
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Gaby Tellez
Gaby Tellez
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters
(805) 622-2960
40 Total Sales
1 in El Rio
$620,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Collection Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Rio Lindo Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Roger Jones Community Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
East Park
Central Park In Riverpark
Vineyards Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | El Rio | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
El Rio Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Rio, Oxnard sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in El Rio, Oxnard over the last 12 months is $687,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$685,000
Median Sale Price
$687,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$906,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$667,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$526
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,018
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,301
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,152
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,360
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,107
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,988 - $2,923 per month
- Rancho Solana
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 695+ Sq Ft
- 2400-2444 Alvarado St
- Oxnard, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,323
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,620
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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