The three zones as sub-markets
- Westlake High zone: Lang Ranch, the Westlake border tracts — the district's premium signal and the arbitrage target (TO pricing, Westlake schooling).
- Thousand Oaks High zone: the central core — widest inventory, the city's value-per-zone play.
- Newbury Park High zone: the west — strong campus, newer pockets toward Dos Vientos.
Elementary standouts and the magnet
Lang Ranch, Westlake Hills, and Westlake Elementary anchor the southeast's reputation; EARTHS Magnet (environmental science) is the district's application-based standout — like all magnets, apply on calendar rather than buying for it. Middle-school feeder fit (Colina vs Los Cerritos vs Redwood) is the most overlooked variable in TO searches; check the full K-12 path for your shortlist streets.
Market snapshot
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | $1,100,000 | 43 | Ventura | Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) |
| Westlake Village | $1,612,000 | 27 | Los Angeles / Ventura (county-line community) | Las Virgenes Unified School District (Los Angeles side) and Conejo Valley Unified School District (Ventura side); verify by address |
| Oak Park | $1,362,000 | 21 | Ventura | Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) |
| Moorpark | $1,020,000 | 51 | Ventura | Moorpark Unified School District |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school zone in Thousand Oaks?
Westlake High's zone carries the market premium; all three comprehensive highs (TOHS, Westlake, NPHS) perform well. The premium is partly brand — tour all three before paying it.
Which Thousand Oaks elementary schools stand out?
Lang Ranch, Westlake Hills, and Westlake Elementary lead reputationally, with EARTHS Magnet the application-based standout. Within CVUSD, differences are fit-level, not quality-cliff.
How do I verify a zone?
CVUSD's boundary lookup by exact address, confirmed with the school — lines adjust with enrollment, and border streets flip.
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