Navy Ventura County / SoCal coast

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

$3,537 E-5 BAH / month
Branch
Navy
Personnel
19,000 +
Nearest city
Oxnard, CA
Cost of living
Very high

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

Should you live on base or off base at Naval Base Ventura County?

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 do 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.

Area3-bed rentHome pricesTo gateNotes
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.

Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.

How much is 2026 BAH at 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 gradeWith dependentsWithout 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.

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What schools are near Naval Base Ventura County?

SchoolLevelDistrictTown
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

Naval Base Ventura County PCS FAQ

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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