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Ventura County: Moorpark
Moorpark is nestled in a flourishing valley in south-eastern
Ventura County, 50 miles northwest of Los Angles. Moorpark
has a population of 28,377. It has an elevation of 500
feet and is surrounded by hills with a backdrop of the
Topa Top Mountain Range. The average low temperature
is 49 degrees and the average high is 78 degrees. The
average year's rainfall is 15 inches. Prevailing winds
are from the southwest.
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Local residents are proud of Moorpark's
blend of natural, historical and contemporary living.
Moorpark has been called a "leave it too Beaver
Town." Beautiful master planned neighborhoods,
superb schools, low crime, clean air and panoramic
vistas provide the perfect place for kids to grow
up. Moorpark offers a wide range of housing options
-house ranches, orchards, luxury condominiums, estate
properties or tightly knit family orientated neighborhoods.
Quality education is an important Moorpark advantage.
Moorpark Unified School District encompasses 5 elemantary
schools, 2 middle schools, one high school and one
continuation school. The small-town community atmosphere
is easily recognized as most of the town turns out
at the local high school football games and other
community events.
Moopark College provides an accredited two-year
program in business, science, performing arts, and
vocational studies. Unique to Moorpark College is
the Exotic Animal Training and Management curriculum.
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program operate an expanding on-campus zoo facility which
is open to the public. The physics and astronomy departments
also boast Ventura County's only public observatory.
City recreation and parks programs offer activities for
every member of the family. The City offers recreation
classes and youth sports clinics on a year round basis.
There are beautiful parks and state-of-the-art sports
facilities for recreational use. Bike, hiking, and horse
trails allow quick escape into wild mountain reserves.
MOORPARK DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age: 29.2
Median Household Income: $60,363
School Enrollment:
K-5ààà3,550
6th-12th ààà3,650
Moorpark residents are closely tied to their community
with 87% owning their own home and many being second
or third generation Ventura County residents. 74% are
married with children, 28% are college graduates and
many are business owners.
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