Ventura is an oceanfront community with miles of beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate averaging a year-round temperature of 74 degrees. Official name: San Buenaventura. This original Mission town has charm, history and culture. It is an ideal location for light industry and tourism-related businesses. There are active commercial and industrial sectors and an ongoing Downtown revitalization program.
Ventura, California's "Rising Star", is one of the best kept secrets on the California Coast. With beautiful beaches, harbor, and marina, living in Ventura is like living in a vacation wonderland. Ventura is a growing community that plans to hang on to its small town appeal.
From the rolling hills to the sweeping ocean views, the City of Ventura is located 55 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Ventura has a diverse economic base from tourism to technology. The warm Mediterranean climate and wonderful quality of life are the reasons to call Ventura home.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $462,548
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $590,909; Detached houses: $673,023; Townhouses or other attached units: $463,339; In 2-unit structures: $645,688; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $421,389; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $340,392; Mobile homes: $154,071; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $144,691
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 110,873. Ventura covers 124.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level. Area code commonly used in this area: 805.
Weather
Ventura, CA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 73.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 45.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ventura is 15.35 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.82 Inches.
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