Ventura County, CA Rankings


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Ventura County, California is a great place to live. According to the Best Places Rankings, it ranks high in many areas such as education, health care, and the economy. Ventura County has one of the highest average household incomes in California and its real estate market is thriving. The county offers excellent schools and universities, providing top-notch education options for both children and adults. Health care options are plentiful as well with many hospitals, medical centers, and doctors nearby. The local unemployment rate is lower than the national average, making the area an attractive place for potential jobseekers. Additionally, Ventura County has some of the best beaches in California and its downtown area is rich with cultural attractions. With so much to offer – from its educational opportunities to its vibrant culture – Ventura County is definitely a great 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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