2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Lafayette, CA vs Ojai, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Ojai has been positive.
- Ojai has 2.1% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Ojai job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, CAOjai, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

   |    Reply

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lafayette

Reviews for Ojai    7 Reviews

Ojai has it's social and environmental challenges. It's population can be insular and self-absorbed. I grew up in Palo Alto and lived in Berkeley in the 70's so I can  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Yes, Ojai is pretty geographically but there are a lot of run down neighborhoods. There are no "rules" about keeping your house or yard up and therefore lots of people  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

From my contacts, this place is my idea of how I want to spend my remaining days on  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ojai


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.