Apartments for rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

Thousand Oaks, a mid-size city in California, has a population of slightly more than 129,000. Retirees will feel welcome, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Only 30% of residents rent in Thousand Oaks, as the majority own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent is substantially higher than the state average.

Thousand Oaks has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 42% of commuters, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Thousand Oaks has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 12% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 20% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are four primary industries in Thousand Oaks: retail, entertainment, scientific, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 23% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Thousand Oaks workers earn an average annual income of about $115,000, around $30,000 more than the California average. Thousand Oaks's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).