Why Live in El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood on the northern edge of Oxnard, offers a blend of affordability and convenience, appealing to families and first-time home buyers. The area is characterized by its rural feel, with wide streets lined with mature trees. Housing primarily consists of midcentury ranch-style homes with spacious backyards, modern renovations, and two-car garages. Mobile homes provide a more affordable option within the community. El Rio is served by the Rio Elementary School and Oxnard Union High School Districts, with Rio Mesa High School noted for its strong athletics program. Residents enjoy Rodger Jones Community Park, which features a community center, basketball courts, and playground equipment. The neighborhood is within 1.5 miles of several other parks along the Santa Clara River, offering numerous things to do outdoors. Dining and retail options are available along Vineyard Avenue, including popular food trucks and Vallarta Supermarket. For more extensive shopping and dining, locals frequent The Collection at RiverPark, just a mile away. El Rio's residential nature means fewer streetlights, but it offers direct access to U.S. State Route 101, facilitating commutes and trips to Los Angeles, 60 miles away. Public transit is accessible via Gold Coast Transit bus stops, and Los Angeles International Airport is 61 miles from the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Rio a good place to live?
El Rio is a good place to live. El Rio is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. El Rio is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. El Rio has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.5 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $83,789 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8% of residents. A majority of residents in El Rio are home owners, with 44.6% of residents renting and 55.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving El Rio can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
El Rio neighborhood guide.
Is El Rio, CA a safe neighborhood?
El Rio, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in El Rio?
The median home price in El Rio is $717,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $143,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,520 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $151K a year to afford the median home price in El Rio. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in El Rio is $84K.
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Home Trends in El Rio, CA
On average, homes in El Rio, Oxnard sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in El Rio, Oxnard over the last 12 months is $695,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$695,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$700,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$667,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$555
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$717,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%