The US-101 Corridor: Commute & Housing Tiers

The 101 is the spine of the western region. Moving from the Conejo Valley toward the coast, prices fall and commutes lengthen — here is the trade-off, market by market.

By Brian Cooper, REALTOR® · DRE# 01434286 · eXp Realty · Updated June 2026
Direct AnswerThe US-101 (Ventura Freeway) corridor links the high-priced Conejo Valley to the more affordable Ventura County coast. Moving west, the tiers step down: Westlake Village ($1.75M) and Thousand Oaks ($1.22M) at the top, then Camarillo ($930K), then Oxnard ($830K) near the coast. Connecting SR-23 and SR-118 tie in Moorpark ($1.13M) and Simi Valley ($897K). It is a classic price-for-commute trade.

The corridor tiers

Top: Westlake Village $1.75M, Thousand Oaks $1.22M. Middle: Camarillo $930K, Moorpark $1.13M, Simi Valley $897K. Coast/value: Oxnard $830K, Ventura $972K.

Trading commute for price

A buyer working in the Conejo Valley or West LA can often save substantially by moving one or two tiers down the corridor and accepting a longer drive. The right balance depends on your job location, 101 traffic tolerance, and whether Metrolink fits.

County line within the corridor

Most of the corridor is Ventura County; Westlake Village straddles the LA/Ventura line, which affects transfer tax and add-ons — see our tax differential explainer.

Frequently asked questions

Which 101-corridor city offers the best value?

Oxnard ($830K) near the coast, with Camarillo ($930K) a strong inland option.

How much can I save moving down the corridor?

Stepping from Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks toward Camarillo or Oxnard can move you down a full price tier for a longer commute.

Is the whole 101 corridor in Ventura County?

Mostly — Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Moorpark, and Simi Valley are Ventura County; Westlake Village straddles the line.

Talk to a local expert

Brian Cooper has 20+ years and $100M+ in closed sales across this region. Free, no-obligation consultation.

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Primary SourcesCaltrans · Ventura County Assessor