Moving to Naval Base Ventura County
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Oxnard, California.
Also known as: NBVC, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme
Naval Base Ventura County combines Point Mugu and Port Hueneme on the Southern California coast, home to the Seabees and naval air operations. Families PCSing here settle in Oxnard, Camarillo, or Ventura, in a scenic but expensive coastal market where renting is common and buying usually takes a dual income.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing is in demand given SoCal coastal prices, with the usual waitlists. Off-base, Oxnard sits closest with the best value in the area, Camarillo offers newer suburbs and stronger schools inland, and Ventura provides a beach-town lifestyle to the north. Ventura County prices run well above the national average, so many families rent or buy only with two incomes.
Where military families live near Naval Base Ventura County
Families PCSing to Naval Base Ventura County most often settle in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard | $2,300-$3,100 | $580k-$760k | 5-15 min | Closest to the base with the best value in the area. |
| Camarillo | $2,500-$3,300 | $650k-$850k | 15-25 min | Newer suburbs and stronger schools inland; family favorite. |
| Ventura | $2,400-$3,200 | $630k-$820k | 15-30 min | Beach-town lifestyle and amenities to the north. |
2026 BAH near Naval Base Ventura County
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Naval Base Ventura County is set by the CA025 (Ventura, CA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $3,537 | $3,018 |
| E-7 | $4,083 | $3,381 |
| O-3 | $4,212 | $3,834 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Naval Base Ventura County
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Mesa High School | High | Oxnard Union High School District | Oxnard |
| Adolfo Camarillo High School | High | Oxnard Union High School District | Camarillo |
| Las Colinas Elementary | Elementary | Pleasant Valley School District | Camarillo |
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Is Ventura County expensive for military families?
Yes. The Southern California coast around Naval Base Ventura County runs well above the national average, so most families rent, and buying usually takes a dual income or a longer tour. Oxnard offers the best value near the base, while Camarillo and Ventura cost more for their schools and beach-town lifestyle.
Where do most families live near Naval Base Ventura County?
Oxnard, closest to the base, has the best value in the area and the shortest commute. Camarillo, inland, is the family favorite for its newer suburbs and stronger schools. Ventura, to the north, offers a beach-town lifestyle. All sit on the scenic SoCal coast with a mild climate year-round.
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