The area encompassed by the incorporated limits of the City of Oxnard is approximately 25 square miles. With the Pacific Ocean as its westerly border, the city of Ventura is located north of Oxnard; Camarillo is to the east and Oxnard envelopes Port Hueneme to the south. Oxnard is 62 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara.

Sun bathed Oxnard has an ideal climate all year long. The daily temperature remains in a comfortable range, with cool summers and warm winters. Average rainfall is 14.75 inches per year with the majority falling January through March, and the quality of the air is outstanding.

The total population of Oxnard is approaching 190, 000. It is a very young community, with the median age at 29.78. Oxnard's housing availability is considered among the best in Ventura County and production of both single and multi-family units continues to make the coastal city attractive.