Naval Base Ventura County
Moving to Ventura, CA on Military Orders
Ventura is the county seat, with a walkable downtown, a pier and surf in town. It is 20 to 30 minutes from Port Hueneme.
- 20 to 30 minto Knott Gate, Port Hueneme
- 28 to 45 minto Las Posas Gate, Point Mugu
- $901,000median sale price
- $4,050typical 3 bedroom rent
Median sale prices are Redfin medians for the three months ending August 2026. Rents are typical three bedroom asking rents from Zumper and Zillow, September to October 2026. Use these to compare towns, not to price a specific home.
Why families pick Ventura
Ventura has a downtown you can walk, a pier, Surfers Point and the harbor where the boats leave for the Channel Islands. One school district, Ventura Unified, covers kindergarten through twelfth grade, which keeps things simple.
The tradeoff is the drive. Port Hueneme is 20 to 30 minutes. Point Mugu is 28 to 45.
Areas worth a look
- Midtown has 1920s bungalows and 1950s ranch homes close to downtown.
- Pierpont is the beach neighborhood, from old cottages to new builds, with condos at lower prices.
- Montalvo and Juanamaria on the east side have single family tracts closer to the 101 and the drive south.
- The Avenue on the west side has older bungalows at lower prices.
Things to know before you buy
- Hillside fire history. The 2017 Thomas Fire burned homes in the hills above town. Check fire zones and get insurance quotes early.
- Coastal maps. Pierpont and the harbor sit low. Check tsunami and flood maps.
- Prices. Ventura runs higher than Oxnard and Camarillo for similar homes.
Homes for sale in Ventura
Live MLS listings update all day. Open the search for the town you want, then call or text me about any home you like.
Crime information
I do not rate or label neighborhoods. For reported crime in Ventura, go straight to the official sources: the Ventura Police Department, the FBI Crime Data Explorer and California DOJ OpenJustice.
New listings near the base this week
The newest homes within 25 minutes of both gates, straight from the MLS.
Questions families ask me
How far is Ventura from Naval Base Ventura County?
About 20 to 30 minutes to Knott Gate at Port Hueneme and 28 to 45 minutes to the Las Posas Gate at Point Mugu.
What school district serves Ventura?
Ventura Unified School District covers the city from transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Let me do the legwork before you land
Tell me your report date, your gate and what you want to spend. I will send homes that fit, tour them for you on live video and call you with the honest version of every street.