Oak View Neighborhood

Is Oak View a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe155

Medium83

Low131

Other1589

127 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape32

Child involved97

Assault20

Other4

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to building number (number withheld) Slater Avenue near Hawthorne and Water Streets. Valley Truck 31 responded with district code 3320 Zulu.	Building 7, 10293 Slater Ave #202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Gilbert Drive in Huntington Beach for a reported 60-year-old man who had fallen and was not alert in a driveway. Advanced life support was provided and transport to a hospital called Coast was requested.	Gilbert Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Gilbert Drive and Somerset Lane with multiple units assigned.	Gilbert Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near Zion Court at Columbia River Court involving Valley Engine 31 with a Bravo response.	Zion Ct, Fountain Valley, CA 92708	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible cardiac arrest was reported near the 5100 block of West 7th Street in Santa Ana. Engine 78 was dispatched to respond on channel 4 Mike 2118.	W 7th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Newman Avenue and Beach Boulevard with multiple units responding.	Newman Ave Unit D, Huntington Beach, CA 92647	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast information about a possible domestic violence suspect last seen traveling north on Edwards Street from Bolsa Avenue in Westminster in a silver Mazda CX-9. The report included a detailed physical description of the suspect, clothing, a neck tattoo, and noted that physical force was allegedly used.	Bolsa Ave & Edwards St, Westminster, CA 92683	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was provided for a seizure near Skylark Drive and Hummingbird Lane in Huntington Beach. The response was upgraded to a higher priority.	Skylark Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Skylark Drive and Hummingbird Lane in Huntington Beach, with a possible seizure reported. Multiple emergency units responded including Engine 48 and Engine 42.	Skylark Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, county Engine 44 is responding to a report of a flame seen near 22nd Street in the beach area, with a possible need for a lifeguard unit that can drive on the sand. It is unclear what is on fire.	22nd St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648	Fire

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Median Home Price

$1,180,593

Average Rent

$2,940

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

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Oak View Overview

Oak View is an urban neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA, with a median home price of $1,180,593, more expensive than 70.4% of California neighborhoods.

The community is diverse, with 64.6% of residents having Mexican ancestry and 6.8% speaking Vietnamese at home, a rate higher than 98.9% of U.S. neighborhoods.

UrbanDiverseModerate IncomeRenter Dominant

Quick Facts

Mexican Ancestry	64.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Oak View's housing stock is dominated by small apartment buildings with a majority renter occupancy.

Small 2-4 Unit Apartment Buildings	57.2%
Built 1970-1999	Majority of residences
Renter Occupied	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood has a strikingly high proportion of small apartment buildings, which may appeal to renters or investors.

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature but not old housing stock.

Families & Lifestyle

Oak View is a moderate income neighborhood with a diverse occupational mix and a significant renter population.

Diverse Workforce — Residents work across manufacturing, sales, and professional sectors, reflecting a varied community.

Children Below Poverty Line	17.4%
Manufacturing & Labor Occupations	30.2%
Sales & Service Occupations	29.7%
Executive & Professional Occupations	24.5%

Demographics

Middle Income	Higher than 48.8% of U.S. neighborhoods
Mexican Ancestry	64.6%
Vietnamese Speakers	6.8%
Foreign Born	28.3%
Top Languages	Spanish (49.1%), English, Vietnamese

Commute

Most residents drive alone or carpool, with a typical commute of 30 to 45 minutes.

Oak View residents mostly rely on private vehicles with moderate commute times.

Car Dependent — Majority drive alone or carpool, indicating reliance on cars.

Moderate Commute Length — Most commutes fall between 30 and 45 minutes.

Drive Alone	62.7%
Carpool	20.9%
Walk to Work	8.5%
Typical Commute Time	30-45 minutes (32.5% of workers)

Homes for sale near 92647

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,199,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,203 sqft

5541 Tangiers Dr

Huntington Beach, CA, 92647