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Pretty Little Restaurant in Simi Valley, CA
A local food Short shared by San Fernando Valley Eats.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Simi Valley
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
125,769
Median age 41.8
Median household income
$117,703
Median rent
$2,513/mo
Median home value
$753,500
Schools
33
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
97° / 42°
Pros
- Household incomes run 50% above the US median ($117,703).
- 73% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.74% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, May, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 37 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 148% more than the US median ($753,500).
- Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $746,000 to $759,700 by zip.
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Life in Simi Valley
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The hat in Simi Valley Ca
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Is Simi Valley a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 50% above the US median ($117,703). 73% of households own their home (US 65%). On the other hand: Homes cost 148% more than the US median ($753,500). Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Simi Valley?
The median household earns $117,703. Rent at the median ($2,513/month) is about 26% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $100,520 a year.
How many schools are in Simi Valley?
33 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Simi Valley?
Highs average 97°F in August and lows 42°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.