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Ojai, CA
City in Ventura County, California.
Population
7,577
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,739
ZIP codes
0
Ojai and its ZIP codes
Ojai at a glance
- Ojai is about 6.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,656 a year, 17% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,016,200 (38% above California) and median rent is $1,955 a month.
Local data for Ojai, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ojai, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,656
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$1,016,200
Median rent
$1,955/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,186), German Americans (1,090), Irish Americans (880).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ventura County. PPP loans are for Ojai.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,148
335,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.7B
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
How people get to work
Ojai, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ojai, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
219
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
3,771
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 35°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ojai, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ojai
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meiners OaksCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Mira MonteCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Oak ViewCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Santa PaulaCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura)City | 12 mi | 21.9 |
| SaticoyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| El RioCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| CarpinteriaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Toro CanyonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| OxnardCity | 18 mi | 26.5 |
| FillmoreCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| SomisCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| CamarilloCity | 19 mi | 19.7 |
| Channel Islands BeachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Port HuenemeCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| SummerlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ojai, CA in?
- Ojai is in Ventura County, California.
- What is the population of Ojai, CA?
- About 7,577 people live in Ojai, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ojai?
- Nearby places include Meiners Oaks (1.8 mi), Mira Monte (2.9 mi), Oak View (4.8 mi), Santa Paula (12 mi), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023