
Is Mira Monte South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Oak View, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
17 Registered Offenders Nearby
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, units respond to a possible animal cruelty situation involving a dog barking inside a silver SUV with the windows rolled up, parked across from a location near Matilija. | N Montgomery St, Ojai, CA 93023 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly person near East Portal Street after reports that someone ripped open a fence and was throwing chairs. Dispatch noted there were no weapons mentioned and possible mental health concerns. | E Portal St, Oak View, CA 93022 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance on East Portal Street involving a person who apparently ripped open a fence and was throwing chairs. Dispatch advised that no weapons were reported. | E Portal St, Oak View, CA 93022 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported disturbance near East Portal Street and Inter Avenue, where a neighbor was reportedly outside yelling, throwing items, and possibly preparing to leave in a black pickup truck. | E Portal St, Oak View, CA 93022 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were requested to keep the peace at a residence off El Conejo Hill in Ojai while animal services met with a subject reportedly aggressive toward them in the past. The reporting party was arriving in a county vehicle. | N La Luna Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 | Disturbance |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a vehicle near Ojai Avenue and Signal Street in Ojai. | S Signal St & E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a welfare check near (number withheld) North Arnaz street for an elderly woman reportedly screaming for help. The woman may be living in a nearby white van. | N Arnaz St, Ojai, CA 93023 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic-related complaint near Bald Street in Ojai involving a white minivan reported as partially blocking a driveway, but it was later determined the vehicle was not blocking. Radio traffic also referenced a possible separate concern about street vendors selling food near a curve by Hagel Lumber Company, where a caller was worried passing vehicles could hit them. | Bald St, Ojai, CA 93023 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence near East Portal in Oak View reported being upset that a family member had not been removed from the property and requested to speak with a sergeant about the situation. A unit was assigned and advised to contact the reporting party by phone. | E Portal St, Oak View, CA 93022 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible noise disturbance near Canada Street in Ojai involving a man in a (description withheld) using a gas-powered leaf blower. | Canada St, Ojai, CA 93023 | Disturbance |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Mira Monte South Overview
Mira Monte South is a suburban neighborhood in Oak View, California, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.
The neighborhood is known for its retiree-friendly environment, upper-middle income residents, and a median home price of $1,190,891 with average rent of $4,976.
Quick Facts
| Retiree-Friendly Ranking | Top 7.7% in California |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Mira Monte South consists mainly of owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied | Majority of residences |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many built 1970-1999, some 1940-1969 |
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Mira Monte South is attractive to retirees and upper-middle income residents, with a unique cultural mix including a high proportion of farmers and foresters.
| Retiree-Friendly Ranking | Top 7.7% in California |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Foresters, Fishers Share | Higher than 95.1% of U.S. neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 49.5% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Occupations | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 19.6% |
| Clerical & Tech Support Occupations | 7.5% |
| English Speakers | 86.3% of households |
| Spanish, Italian, Polish Speakers | Significant minorities |
| Belgian Ancestry | 2.2% |
| Romanian Ancestry | 1.3% |
| Common Ethnicities | German 19.4%, English 17.2%, Mexican 15.4%, Irish 10.6%, Scottish 3.4% |
Commute
Most residents have manageable commutes, primarily driving alone or carpooling.
Mira Monte South offers relatively short commutes with high private vehicle use.
| Typical Commute Time | 15 to 30 minutes (34.6% of workers) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 70.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 6.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mira Monte South good for retirees?
Yes, it ranks among the top 7.7% retiree-friendly neighborhoods in California.
What types of homes are common?
Mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes built between 1970 and 1999.