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Thousand Oaks, CA is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States according to rankings from BestPlaces. The city has been consistently ranked as one of the best places to raise a family and offers a wide array of amenities that make it attractive for people of all ages. It boasts excellent schools and low crime rates, making it an ideal place for families to settle down. With plenty of nearby parks, shopping centers, and recreational facilities, there are ample opportunities for residents to enjoy outdoor activities or relax around town. Additionally, Thousand Oaks has been recognized for its beautiful scenery and climate, as well as its forward-thinking approach to technology and sustainability. Ultimately, Thousand Oaks stands out among other cities in California as one of the state's top destinations for residents looking for a safe and enjoyable place to call home.

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#3 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#3 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
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#5 Best Cities for Teleworking - Medium Metro Areas
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#5 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#5 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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#20 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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#48 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
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#65 2005 High Gas Prices
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#80 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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#90 Best Green Cities
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#92 The Most Single Cities
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#96 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#147 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 12 years ago

All you have to do is to check out the climate of Thousand Oaks on this site or on City-Data to see that the climate here in Thousand Oaks is perfect, if you don't like  More

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I've lived here my entire life, which I suppose isn't that long only 17 years. Its been a nice place to grow up, lots of opportunities and places to go as a kid. Park  More

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I have lived here over 10 years. I'm not sure what some of the reviewers are talking about, as it pertains to "nothing to do for kids" here. We have a fantastic Parks  More

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