San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Local Data & Statistics

State: CA

Total population: 109,857 Household income: $103,069 Rent: $2,198

Overview

Total population

109,857

Rent

$2,198

Year built

1973

Household income

$103,069

Per capita income

$50,005

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

Total population

109,857

Adults over 25

79,419

Total households

41,858

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$103,069

Per capita income

$50,005

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Rent over 30% of income

55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$2,198

Year built

1973

Households that rent

44.1%

Households that own

55.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

61.3%

Black

1.7%

Asian

Two or more races

21.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

36%

Not Hispanic or Latino

64%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

84.7%

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

15.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

30.5%

High school graduate or GED

16.9%

Some college or associate degree

11.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

41.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA with: California United States

San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Total population109,857

Rent$2,198

Year built1973

Household income$103,069

Per capita income$50,005

Poverty rate10.4%

Unemployment rate3.8%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CitySan Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	109,857	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,198	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1973	1976	1980
Household income	$103,069	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$50,005	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.4%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.8%	5.3%	4%

View the complete comparison of San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA, California and United States →

Summary for San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

San Buenaventura (Ventura) is located in California.

Rent & Income

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), the typical monthly rent is $2,198 and the typical household income is $103,069. Rent here is higher than both California and the U.S., and household income is similar to California and higher than the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 10.4%, which is lower than in both California and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 44.1% of households. About 55.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than California and similar to the national rate.

San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA — Rent vs Household Income

San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA — Poverty vs Unemployment

How San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA compares in California (180 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$2,198	100 / 180	from lower rent	$1,148 – $3,501
Household income	$103,069	84 / 180	from higher income	$57,719 – $234,707
Poverty rate	10.4%	92 / 180	from lower poverty	4.1% – 26.5%
Unemployment rate	3.8%	31 / 180	from lower unemployment	2.9% – 18.2%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in California with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Rent

San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks 100th out of 180 large places in California for rent. Statewide rents range from $1,148 in Porterville, CA to $3,501 in Cupertino, CA.

Household income

For median household income, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is ranked 84th out of 180 large areas. Statewide incomes span from $57,719 in Hemet, CA to $234,707 in Cupertino, CA.

Poverty rate

Poverty levels put San Buenaventura (Ventura) in 92nd place among 180 significant areas. Across California, poverty ranges between 4.1% and 26.5%.

Unemployment rate

Unemployment levels put San Buenaventura (Ventura) in 31st place among 180 large places. Statewide unemployment spans from 2.9% in Santa Barbara, CA to 18.2% in Delano, CA.

💰 Rent in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,198 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Annual Household Income: $103,069

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Estimated Rate: 10.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA, households that rent: 18,444 (44.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	18,444	44.1%
Owner-Occupied	23,414	55.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 10,210 (55.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	10,210	55.4%
Other renter households	8,234	44.6%
Total renter households	18,444	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Less than High School: 24,253 people (30.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,418 people (16.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 8,805 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 32,943 people (41.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 79,419

📊 Unemployment Rate in San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Estimated Rate: 3.8%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.