Homes in Thousand Oaks California

Thousand Oaks, California is a very quiet bedroom community about 45 minutes northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Thousand Oaks homes sit on a beautiful plateau surrounded by rolling hills and scenic Southern California mountains. The municipality got its name from the numerous oak trees that grow in the area, and is the most populous portion of what is called the Conejo Valley.

Thousand Oaks is just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and only about 39 miles west of L.A. It was recently named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live, which is a big honor, and significantly boosts the desirability of Thousand Oaks real estate.

The City of Thousand Oaks is committed to preserving its scenic and natural resources, and has received numerous awards for the recreation and leisure programs conducted each year within its 3000+ acres of parks, ball fields, and community centers. The city is also known as one of the safest larger cities in the country, and as one of the top 10 in academic achievement.

Thousand Oaks real estate offers many choices for people looking to relocate to the Golden State. The largest portion of the Thousand Oaks real estate offerings is single family residences, but you can also find attractive Thousand Oaks condos. In fact, a wide range of condos and townhomes are available for the benefit of first-time home buyers and smaller families.

There are over 170 well-maintained and professionally managed neighborhoods in the area. Some people say that Thousand Oaks is “where everybody wants to live… but we already knew that.”

Thousand Oaks Schools

Schools are within walking distance, and there are plenty of greenbelts and pedestrian trails. Education for over 22,300 students of Thousand Oaks is provided by the Conejo Valley Unified School District which has 29 schools: 19 K-5/6, 1 K-8, 4 middle Schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 2 alternative high schools. The goal of the school district is to encourage high expectations for student behavior and character development through supportive programs and services in a positive learning environment.