Simi Valley, California is a planned community located in beautiful Ventura County, on the southwest edge of the San Fernando Valley. As the fourth largest of the ten cities in the county, Simi Valley enjoys a central location that is convenient to many other major California cities. Just forty miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Simi Valley is simultaneously peaceful yet within close proximity to a major metropolitan center. But while residents here have easy access to all of the benefits of Los Angeles, the quality of life for Simi Valley residents is perhaps best summarized by Morgan Quinto Press, which recently ranked it as the Fourth Safest City in America. The town is also consistently ranked by the FBI's annual crime list as one of the safest communities in the nation.

Simi Valley currently supports a population of approximately 120,000 residents, which is an increase of some six percent since the year 2000. The average age of a resident here is 35 years old, with an annual household income well above the national average at around $75,000 per year. Housing costs in the area are typical of Southern California in general. Rental units start at $850 to $1,500 for one bedroom apartments and duplexes. Two bedroom rentals are in the $1,500 to $2,900 range. But the majority of folks here, nearly 78% own their own homes. The most recent housing numbers show the median value of a Simi Valley home to be $483,500.

The scenic beauty of Simi Valley is accentuated by its rolling hills and clean air. The town has a look and a feel of a charming small town. Residents have a wealth of housing options to choose from. Should you choose to live in an equestrian community, or on an unassuming tree-lined street, Simi Valley has every imaginable variation to suit your needs. You may decide on an elegant condominium or town house, or choose to find your dream home in any number of auspicious estates offered in this market.

Simi Valley has three significant employment sectors, which creates a diverse economy that might insulate residents here from a potential blip in any one sector. The largest, manufacturing, employs just over fifteen percent of the population. The retail trade takes second place, with over twelve percent of locals working in this field. Finance and insurance takes a commanding third place with nearly eleven percent of residents employed in this sector. A significant portion of local residents, nearly seven percent, are employed in professional services, the sciences and technology.

The area is additionally served by a superior public school system that consists of nineteen elementary schools, three junior high schools and three high schools. This keeps class sizes low and focuses on each student as an individual. For those beginning or continuing their higher education, Simi Valley lies in close proximity to a number of exceptional schools. Within the region you will find the University of Southern California (USC), Pepperdine, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), California State University at Northridge and Cal Lutheran.

In their free time, you are likely to find Simi Valley residents outside, enjoying the typically sunny and temperate Southern California weather. The area has over a dozen parks, miles of trails for hiking and bicycling, public pools and tennis courts, three golf courses and ice rinks during the winter months. It is worth noting that Simi Valley also boasts one of the largest equestrian trails systems in the nation. And with its central location, it is quite easy to take a day trip to any number of beautiful beaches or head up to the San Bernardino Mountains for a day's skiing or snowboarding.

Simi Valley is the quintessential Southern California residential community. With a relaxed pace of life, this close-knit community offers a haven from the hustle and bustle of its urban neighbors, while offering its residents easy access to a number of nearby cities.

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