Thousand Oaks is a quiet bedroom enclave about forty five 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.
The City of Thousand Oaks is only twelve miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and thirty nine 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. Thousand Oaks is also known as one of the safest larger cities in the United States, and it's one of the top ten 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 more than 170 professionally managed neighborhoods in the area, and all are very well maintained. Some people like to say that Thousand Oaks is "where everyone wants to live... but we new that already."
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.
