What it costs to buy in Camarillo in 2026 — real market data, Mission Oaks and Spanish Hills neighborhood breakdowns, Semtech and other local employers, and consistently strong schools.
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Camarillo is a consistently well-regarded Ventura County city combining strong schools, a mild inland-coastal climate, and a real technology and outlet-retail employment base anchored by Semtech's corporate headquarters.
Camarillo sits in a broad, relatively flat valley between Oxnard and the Conejo Valley, giving it an inland feel with meaningfully better summer weather than the deeper inland cities covered elsewhere in this guide series, thanks to its proximity to the coast. The city has built a genuine technology employment base, anchored by Semtech Corporation's corporate headquarters, alongside the well-known Camarillo Premium Outlets.
The median sale price is $824,954, essentially flat year over year (+0.4%), with price per square foot down 4.7% — a notably stable market. Redfin scores it 63/100, "Somewhat Competitive," with homes averaging 2 offers and sale volume up a strong 24.0% year over year.
Census data puts Camarillo's median household income at $113,428 with a 64.6% owner-occupied rate — both solid figures, consistent with the city's reputation as a stable, family-oriented community with strong schools.
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Camarillo pricing spans a meaningful range by neighborhood, from established central tracts to the premium gated Spanish Hills community.
| Home Type | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Condo / townhome | $500,000 – $750,000 | Entry point, including Village at the Park |
| Standard single-family (Mission Oaks, Camarillo Heights) | $800,000 – $1,100,000 | Established, family-oriented neighborhoods |
| Mid-range single-family (Old Town, Central Camarillo) | $750,000 – $1,050,000 | Historic and centrally located homes |
| Premium single-family (Spanish Hills) | $1,500,000 – $3,000,000+ | Large estate lots, gated/semi-rural setting |
Camarillo's median sale price was $824,954 in August 2026, essentially flat year over year (+0.4%), while price per square foot fell 4.7% to $485. Homes are taking a median of 49 days to sell, six days slower than a year ago, with 226 homes sold, up a strong 24.0% year over year — rising transaction volume alongside stable pricing, a genuinely healthy market signal. Redfin scores the market 63/100, "Somewhat Competitive," with a 99.2% average sale-to-list ratio and 30.5% of homes selling above list price.
| Metric | Camarillo (last 3 mo.) | Year-Over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $824,954 | +0.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $485 | -4.7% |
| Homes sold | 226 | +24.0% |
| Median days on market | 49 days | +6 days |
Source: Redfin housing market data, August 2026. Figures reflect the trailing 3-month period and change year over year; local market conditions vary by neighborhood and property type.
Camarillo's neighborhoods range from the premium, semi-rural Spanish Hills estates to established, family-oriented tracts like Mission Oaks and the city's walkable Old Town core.
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What you get at each price point, and what Roman's flat fee saves you versus a traditional 2.5% buyer's agent commission at that price.
Camarillo's cost of living runs above the national average, supported by a solidly upper-middle-income household base and strong homeownership relative to several other communities in this guide series.
Camarillo's median household income is $113,428 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 estimate), and the owner-occupied rate is 64.6% — both strong figures, reflecting the city's reputation as a stable, family-oriented community.
Standard California sales tax applies, and overall cost of living runs above the Ventura County average, with Spanish Hills commanding a substantial premium over the rest of the city for its large lots and semi-rural setting.
Camarillo is car-dependent, positioned along US-101, with a Metrolink station offering a rail alternative toward Downtown LA.
US-101 runs through the city, connecting west toward Oxnard and Ventura and east toward the Conejo Valley and the San Fernando Valley/LA (typically 1 to 1.5 hours to central LA outside peak hours). The Camarillo Metrolink station, on the Ventura County Line, offers rail access to Downtown LA's Union Station.
Old Town Camarillo supports genuine local walkability, while the rest of the city is more typically suburban and car-dependent.
Camarillo enjoys a mild, coastal-influenced climate despite its inland position — January highs average around 66°F, while August highs average only around 77°F, meaningfully cooler than the deeper inland Santa Clarita and northwest San Fernando Valley communities covered elsewhere in this guide series. Annual rainfall runs around 17 to 18 inches, concentrated between November and March.
That combination of inland convenience (easier freeway access, larger lots) with genuinely coastal-tempered summer temperatures is one of Camarillo's most distinctive lifestyle advantages.
Semtech Corporation's headquarters anchors Camarillo's genuine technology employment base, alongside the well-known Camarillo Premium Outlets and a broader mix of aerospace-adjacent and logistics employers.
Semtech Corporation, a semiconductor company, is headquartered in Camarillo and represents a genuine technology-sector anchor uncommon for a city this size. Camarillo Premium Outlets, one of the region's larger outlet shopping centers, is a significant local retail employer and regional draw. The city's proximity to Naval Base Ventura County and the broader Conejo Valley/San Fernando Valley job markets also supports a meaningful commuter population.
Given this mix, Camarillo works well both for buyers with a local technology or retail job and for commuters targeting Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, or elsewhere in the region — confirm your own situation either way.
Camarillo's hillside-adjacent neighborhoods (including parts of Camarillo Heights and Spanish Hills) carry moderate wildfire exposure, while the flatter central and southern parts of the city carry low risk; standard earthquake exposure applies as well.
| Risk Type | Local Rating | Typical Insurance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire (hillside-adjacent neighborhoods) | Moderate to High FHSZ | May require FAIR Plan or specialty carrier depending on specific location |
| Wildfire (flatter, central/southern neighborhoods) | Low | Standard carriers generally available |
| Earthquake | Moderate (regional fault exposure) | $600 – $1,800+/yr (separate policy), varies by construction type |
Camarillo is served by a mix of districts — Pleasant Valley School District for most elementary grades and Oxnard Union High School District for secondary — with Adolfo Camarillo High School as a consistently well-rated comprehensive campus.
| School | Level | GreatSchools Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Camarillo High School | 9-12 | |
| Oxnard Union High School District (Camarillo schools) | 9-12 | |
| Pleasant Valley School District (elementary, varies) | K-6 |
HOA coverage in Camarillo is mixed: Mission Oaks, Camarillo Heights, and Old Town generally carry little or no HOA, Village at the Park typically runs $150 to $300+ per month, and Spanish Hills' larger estate lots often carry community association dues in a similar range given shared road and common-area maintenance.
Property tax follows the standard roughly 1.1% to 1.3% of assessed value annually, reassessed to your purchase price at close. Always confirm the preliminary title report for any special assessments on a specific property.
On an $824,954 Camarillo home (this market's current median), here's the traditional-vs-flat-fee comparison.
| Cost Item | Traditional Buyer | With Roman (Flat Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's agent commission (2.5%) | $20,624 | $7,250 flat fee |
| Closing costs (escrow, title, recording) | ~$5,500 – $9,000 | ~$5,500 – $9,000 |
| Home inspection | $500 – $900 | $500 – $900 |
| Loan origination / lender fees | Varies by lender | Varies by lender |
| Net cost after flat fee credit | $20,624 (agent side) | $7,250 — you keep the ~$13,374 difference |
Related: Closing Cost Credit Explained · Buyer Rebate Explained
At the current median, most Camarillo purchases fall comfortably within conforming loan limits, with Spanish Hills' larger estates typically requiring jumbo financing. Budget roughly 2% of the purchase price for closing costs, and expect moderate competition — Redfin's data shows homes averaging 2 offers in a market with notably strong, growing transaction volume.
Roman's flat fee stays fixed at $7,250 under $1.5M, which covers the substantial majority of Camarillo inventory, rising to $9,250 above that threshold, with the credit difference applied at closing toward closing costs or a rate buydown.
The same core steps apply anywhere in California, but Camarillo's Camarillo's healthy, growing transaction volume alongside flat pricing suggests a genuinely balanced market — good conditions for a methodical, well-prepared search rather than a rushed decision.
Related: Flat Fee vs. Traditional Agent · 2024 NAR Settlement Guide
First-time buyers in Camarillo generally find the most realistic entry points in condos and townhomes, including Village at the Park, where 3% – 5% down conventional and FHA financing remain usable. Spanish Hills is typically well out of reach for a first purchase.
Roman's first step with most first-time Camarillo buyers is confirming school-boundary priorities, since Pleasant Valley School District's elementary assignments vary meaningfully by specific neighborhood.
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Condos and townhomes offer the most attainable entry point, generally $500K to $750K, concentrated mainly in and around Village at the Park.
Single-family homes range from Mission Oaks and Old Town's established, moderately sized homes to Spanish Hills' large custom estates. Because the city spans several decades of development, construction era and lot size vary meaningfully by neighborhood — always confirm both for a specific property.
Village at the Park represents Camarillo's most significant recent master-planned new-construction activity; the rest of the city is largely built out, with new construction generally limited to individual infill and custom estate building, particularly in Spanish Hills.
Roman can help evaluate the permit history and construction quality of any newer or custom-built Camarillo home you're considering.
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