Surrounded by farmland and strawberry fields, the Strickland neighborhood of Oxnard is situated on the banks of the Santa Clara River, 10 miles east of the California coastline. The neighborhood itself is quite small – there are only 130 homes within the quarter square mile of land it occupies – but residents enjoy easy access to plenty of nearby amenities, and Highway 101 is less than 3 miles west. “It’s a small and eclectic neighborhood in an up-and-coming area,” says Kay Wilson-Bolton, a local broker with Century 21 Everest who has been representing real estate transactions in the area since 1976. “You’ll find a lot of people who have been living there for a very long time.” Much of the credit for that longevity goes to the convenience of the neighborhood’s location, as it is close to multiple parks, shopping and restaurants, and it is only 5 miles from downtown Oxnard’s historic district. Downtown Oxnard is home to the Oxnard Transit Center, a regional multi-modal transportation facility that offers commuter bus service, Metrolink commuter rail service and other transit options. For those seeking to get to other cities, Thousand Oaks is 20 miles to the east, Santa Barbara is just under 40 miles to the north and downtown Los Angeles is 60 miles to the south.
A mural at Linda Vista Adventist Elementary School in Strickland.
Locals to Strickland enjoy the many farms in the surrounding area.
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Home prices that are regionally competitive
The small size of the neighborhood and the desirability of the area mean that houses don’t often come on the market in Strickland, so those who are looking to buy here need to be patient. The median price of real estate in Strickland is $709,500, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $537 per square foot. The value of Strickland becomes more apparent when those prices are compared to those of the city of Ventura as a whole, which are $949,000 and $621, respectively. Wilson-Bolton cites the lower price points as one of the things that attracts buyers to Strickland: “The affordability is a big draw for people. You’ll find some older homes that cost less here than they would be a couple of miles down the road.” A two-bedroom/two-bathroom ranch-style home can sell for $679,000, and a three-bedroom/two-bathroom ranch-style can list for up to $740,000.
A well landscaped front lawn in Strickland.
A view of the entire neighborhood of Strickland.
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Public-school students served by two districts
Strickland is districted to the Mesa Union Elementary School District for both elementary and middle schools, and neighborhood students attend Mesa Elementary School for grades 1-8. Both the district and the school earn a B-plus rating from Niche. For high school, the neighborhood is zoned to the Oxnard Union High School District, and students attend Rio Mesa High School. Both the district and the high school also earn a B-plus from Niche. Students at Rio Mesa High School can participate in any of nearly 40 school-sponsored clubs, and they have the opportunity to play any of 26 varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of multiple private school options in the area, including The Thacher School, rated as the best private school in Ventura County by Niche, which gives the school an A-plus rating.
The Rio Mesa football stadium in Strickland.
The Rio Mesa High School sign in Strickland.
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Outdoor recreation in Strickland
There are no sidewalks and only one Gold Coast Transit District bus stop in the neighborhood, making Strickland a fairly car-dependent neighborhood. However, residents don’t have to drive far to get some outdoor recreation. East Park is 2 miles away, where visitors will find a playground, a basketball court, a sports field and benches for relaxing tired legs. Dog parents can find an off-leash enclosed dog park a few blocks northwest of East Park in Windrow Park. For a day on the beach, Channel Islands Harbor is 12 miles away, where beachgoers can relax on the sand, swim in the Pacific or float high above it all with a U.S. Coast Guard-certified parasailing captain.
Parents and kids love the swings at nearby East Park.
An assortment of boats docked at the marina at Channel Islands near Strickland.
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One-stop shopping and dining at The Collection at RiverPark
When it’s time to shop – for groceries, home necessities or other sundries – residents make the 3-mile trip to The Collection at RiverPark, where they can get groceries at Whole Foods Market and home necessities at Target. Other area shops include The Container Store, Ulta Beauty and REI. The Collection at RiverPark is also home to Bowlero Oxnard for family bowling nights or league play, as well as Cinemark Century RiverPark for catching the latest Hollywood releases on the big screen.
When locals are looking for outdoor gear they shop at REI at The Collection.
When locals need everyday items they can go to Target at The Collection nearby.
When locals need organization they shop at The Container Store at The Collection in Oxnard.
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Events include a strawberry festival and a weekly farmers market
Neighborhood residents kick off the summer each May at the California Strawberry Festival at Oxnard’s College Park, where they can sample strawberry pizza and other berry-appointed treats while shopping for arts and crafts. It's a family-friendly event with rides and attractions for kids. And on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., area residents can shop for local produce at the certified farmers market on Collection Boulevard across from The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark.
Nearby Oxnard Transit Center links to public transportation
There is only one bus stop in the neighborhood, but downtown Oxnard, which is 5 miles to the west, is home to the Oxnard Transit Center, a regional multi-modal transportation facility that offers commuter bus service, Metrolink commuter rail service and other transit services.
A bus stop along the road in Strickland.
There is a large transit hub in Downtown Oxnard connecting Oxnard to the rest of Southern Ca.
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Parks in this Area
East Park
Central Park In Riverpark
Junipero Serra Park
Riverview Linear Park
North Bank Linear Park
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
120
Median Year Built
1956
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,374
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
469
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$127,083
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,312
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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