Simi Valley, California
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City Overview
As of 2009, Simi Valley's population is 120,464 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.92 percent.
The median home cost in Simi Valley is $472,950. Home appreciation the last year has been -22.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Simi Valley's cost of living is 38.12% Higher than the U.S. average.
Simi Valley public schools spend $4,899 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Simi Valley.
The unemployment rate in Simi Valley is 7.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Simi Valley jobs have Decreased by 1.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Simi Valley, CA, population is 120,464. There are 3,089 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Simi Valley, CA
The median age is 35.6. The US median is 37.6. 61.46% of people in Simi Valley, CA, are married. 10.40% are divorced.
The average household size is 3 people. 33.19% of people are married, with children. 8.52% have children, but are single.
Race in Simi Valley, CA
79.45% of people are white, 1.27% are black, 7.11% are asian, 0.73% are native american, and 11.09% claim 'Other'.
18.34% of the people in Simi Valley, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.66% are non-hispanic).
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climate: With over 270 days of sunshine a year there's plenty to do... (read more)Windy Weather: Probably one of the mos disconcerting weather issues of the area is the frequent, regular, and persistant Santa Ana Winds that push thru the valley in the Fall (Fire... (read more)Simi Valley very boring glad to be gone: I lived in Simi Valley for 19 years before moving to Reno, NV and i can tell you that there is nothing to do there, no night life at all, the police are anal and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Health
There are 188 physicians per 100,000 population in Simi Valley, CA. The US average is 170.
Simi Valley, CA Health Index
Air quality in Simi Valley, CA is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Simi Valley, CA is 44 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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good place to live: simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor... (read more)Great place to live: Simi Valley, although recently moved to number 2 from number 1 on the list of safest places to live, is a great place live. Wonderful weather, great community, and very... (read more)It's Not Paradise, But Close: If it weren't for housing being too high and the young people having a little too much freedom and not enough discipline, Simi Valley would be paradise. I'm fortunate in... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $31,953 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $82,005 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.23% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 4.43% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.40% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 11.31% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.14% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 18.07% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 22.90% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 10.56% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.21% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.77% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.36% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.17% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.37% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.68% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.17% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.32% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.93% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Simi Valley, CA, is 7.60%, with job growth of -1.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.60%.
Simi Valley, CA Taxes
Simi Valley, CA,sales tax rate is 7.25%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Simi Valley, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $31,953, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $82,005.
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About Simi Valley: Simi Valley is just over the hill from San Fernando Valley, Los Angles. It is a night and day difference. It is upper middle class. Crime is low. People are friendly for... (read more)climate: With over 270 days of sunshine a year there's plenty to do... (read more)Windy Weather: Probably one of the mos disconcerting weather issues of the area is the frequent, regular, and persistant Santa Ana Winds that push thru the valley in the Fall (Fire... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $472,950 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -22.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 74.70% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.40% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 22.24% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.25 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.35% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.53% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.54% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.39% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.46% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.82% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.57% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.05% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 32.99% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 25.81% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 18.09% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2.72% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.59% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.48% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.10% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22.14% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.95% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 29.44% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3.16% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.66% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.48% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Simi Valley, CA, is $472,950. Home appreciation is -22.20% over the last year. The median age of Simi Valley, CA, real estate is 27 years.
Simi Valley, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 22.24% of the Simi Valley, CA, population. 2.40% of houses and apartments in Simi Valley, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Mix of Old & New: Simi Valley is primarily a middle to upper middle class community. There are housing tracts ranging from houses built in the 50's and 60's, to those built as late as... (read more)DM: Ventura county, in particular, Simi Valley and the neighboring cities of Thousand Oaks, Moorpark are very nice. Simi has fairly mild weather most of the year, with just... (read more)Housing is Ridiculous: My wife and I are selling our first condo in Simi. We've owned it for 2 1/2 years. It's a 1bed/1bath, 700 sq ft. We've accepted at an offer at $290K. That's... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Crime
Simi Valley, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Simi Valley, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Low Crime Occurence: For a mid-size city, it's a safe place to live...even some of the LAPD officers live... (read more)Among the best: Simi Valley has been ranked among top few the safest cities in America for several years. This is one of the things that makes it a nice place to live. It's nice to not... (read more)Crime on the Rise: Over the past few months, there have been a number of assualts and attacks in the town. This is very unusual and a little concerning. It seems the tide is changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Climate
Simi Valley, CA, gets 16 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 29.
On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Simi Valley, CA. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 40. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 50 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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climate: With over 270 days of sunshine a year there's plenty to do... (read more)Windy Weather: Probably one of the mos disconcerting weather issues of the area is the frequent, regular, and persistant Santa Ana Winds that push thru the valley in the Fall (Fire... (read more)Simi Valley very boring glad to be gone: I lived in Simi Valley for 19 years before moving to Reno, NV and i can tell you that there is nothing to do there, no night life at all, the police are anal and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Education
Simi Valley, CA, schools spend $4,899 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 16,621 students per librarian, and 1,830 children per counselor in Simi Valley, CA schools.
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good place to live: simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor... (read more)Great place to live: Simi Valley, although recently moved to number 2 from number 1 on the list of safest places to live, is a great place live. Wonderful weather, great community, and very... (read more)It's Not Paradise, But Close: If it weren't for housing being too high and the young people having a little too much freedom and not enough discipline, Simi Valley would be paradise. I'm fortunate in... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Simi Valley, CA, takes 31 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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climate: With over 270 days of sunshine a year there's plenty to do... (read more)Windy Weather: Probably one of the mos disconcerting weather issues of the area is the frequent, regular, and persistant Santa Ana Winds that push thru the valley in the Fall (Fire... (read more)Simi Valley very boring glad to be gone: I lived in Simi Valley for 19 years before moving to Reno, NV and i can tell you that there is nothing to do there, no night life at all, the police are anal and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Simi Valley, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Simi Valley, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Simi Valley, CA cost of living is 138.12.
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Housing is Ridiculous: My wife and I are selling our first condo in Simi. We've owned it for 2 1/2 years. It's a 1bed/1bath, 700 sq ft. We've accepted at an offer at $290K. That's... (read more)Expensive living...: Yes I do currently reside in Simi Valley. I have lived here for over 21 years and own a house. But sad to say I am planning to move. I can no longer afford to live here.... (read more)Simi Valley: A great place to raise a... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 44.57% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 29.31% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.70% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.13% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.34% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.65% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.04% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.83% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.89% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.12% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.99% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.25% | 0.54% |
44.57% of the people in Simi Valley, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.31% are Catholic; 7.70% are Protestant; 2.13% are LDS; 3.12% are another Christian faith; 1.99% in Simi Valley, CA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.25% affilitates with Islam.
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good place to live: simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor... (read more)Great place to live: Simi Valley, although recently moved to number 2 from number 1 on the list of safest places to live, is a great place live. Wonderful weather, great community, and very... (read more)It's Not Paradise, But Close: If it weren't for housing being too high and the young people having a little too much freedom and not enough discipline, Simi Valley would be paradise. I'm fortunate in... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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Voting
47.53% of the people in Simi Valley, CA are registered as Democrats. 51.19% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.28%.
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Low Crime Occurence: For a mid-size city, it's a safe place to live...even some of the LAPD officers live... (read more)Among the best: Simi Valley has been ranked among top few the safest cities in America for several years. This is one of the things that makes it a nice place to live. It's nice to not... (read more)Crime on the Rise: Over the past few months, there have been a number of assualts and attacks in the town. This is very unusual and a little concerning. It seems the tide is changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Simi Valley? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Simi Valley Click Here
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