We have had a ton of new construction in Ventura County. I suspect that is the main reason our median is so high. I also suspect we have a much stronger employment environment; there are many high-tech companies here. Beyond that, a lot of people commute from V.C. to the San Fernando Valley, West LA and downtown. In my area, it is very difficult to buy ANY house for less than $500K, but that situation is improving daily.
