Cal-Gisler, Oxnard
Updated June 22, 2026 · 5,268 residents
Cal-Gisler is a dense suburban neighborhood in Oxnard characterized by its proximity to diverse local dining and residential convenience. While the area offers excellent air quality and a lack of industrial interference, residents should expect notable noise levels from road traffic and limited privacy due to the closely spaced housing layout.
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About Cal-Gisler
Located in Oxnard, this neighborhood features a traditional tract housing layout with uniform architecture and small lots. It is a primarily residential area that benefits from a lack of heavy industrial presence, which contributes to high air quality. The local streetscape is active, with a variety of restaurants including options like Suvarnaphumi Thai Cuisine and Wingstop providing a diverse dining scene for residents.
According to iHuus data, the area presents specific trade-offs for prospective residents. While the neighborhood is relatively walkable with consistent sidewalks, it experiences significant road noise that impacts acoustic comfort. Prospective families should note the mixed performance of local schools, though Harrington Elementary serves as a high-performing option within the district. Given the low scores for flood and fire safety, residents should review local hazard disclosures carefully before settling in this dense, community-focused environment.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential structures are closely spaced with several multi-family units and narrow setbacks, representing a density similar to the Oxnard average.
Extensive sidewalk networks and frequent crosswalks make navigating the area on foot easy. This level of pedestrian infrastructure is nearly identical to the rest of Oxnard.
Standard tract housing and mobile home parks characterize this area. The visual landscape is more utilitarian and dense than the Oxnard average, featuring uniform rooflines and limited private greenery.
Public parks and wide walking verges are relatively scarce in this area, making it less dog friendly than the Oxnard average. Residents primarily rely on private yards or nearby school fields for outdoor activity.
Open land and scattered homes are common throughout the area, providing a landscape that is slightly more rural than the typical Oxnard urban environment. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features a mix of residential tracts and industrial warehouses alongside more traditional suburban layouts.
Diverse dining options and local eateries create a more active atmosphere than the typical Oxnard neighborhood. While many social hubs and restaurants are accessible, much of the area remains car dependent due to the suburban and industrial layout.
Proximity to major freeways and railroad tracks results in higher noise levels than most other parts of Oxnard. According to iHuus data, residents may experience more frequent acoustic disturbances due to these transit corridors.
Air quality remains consistently high with minimal health concerns, matching the city average for Oxnard.
Industrial activity is minimal within the neighborhood, offering a predominantly residential and retail environment that is comparable to the rest of Oxnard. Residents may notice only occasional light commercial activity rather than the heavy warehousing or shipping hubs found elsewhere in the city.
Health insurance coverage is notably lower in this area compared to the Oxnard average. Residents may face greater challenges accessing employer-sponsored medical benefits according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominantly liberal leaning that is slightly more pronounced than the Oxnard average, according to iHuus data.
Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and seniors. This age distribution is slightly lower than the average seen across Oxnard.
Coastal hazards and wave action create significant flood vulnerability in this area, which is considerably higher than the Oxnard average. Residents should expect elevated or potentially prohibitive flood insurance costs according to iHuus data.
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| Dimension | Cal-Gisler | Bartolo Square North |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 9.13 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 2.93 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 4.06 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 6.08 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 6.46 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.67 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.7 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 4.66 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 9.99 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 7.45 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 3.91 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 9.3 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.59 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safetyavg 0.04 | ||
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Cal-Gisler Rankings
School Districts Serving Cal-Gisler
Oxnard Elementary School District is a stable but academically challenged organization characterized by a sharp divide between its high-quality leadership and low-performing academic portfolio. While the district enjoys success in securing facility bonds, maintaining competitive staff pay, and receiving regional accolades for its Superintendent, standardized testing scores remain in the bottom 50% of the state. With a school portfolio where nearly half of the institutions are rated 3/10 or below, the district relies on specialized programs like Dual Language Immersion and strong community engagement to maintain its standing. It currently functions as a middle-of-the-road district in a period of transition, leveraging infrastructure upgrades and modernization to address persistent achievement gaps.
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Oxnard Union High School District is a stable but bifurcated organization, exhibiting a 'Mixed/Transition' profile due to the stark contrast between its high-performing specialized academies and its struggling traditional high schools. While the district maintains strong community trust through successful bond measures and facility modernizations, its academic core is pressured by critically low math proficiency and a projected enrollment decline. Strong Career Technical Education programs and high graduation rates provide a floor for the district's quality, but significant achievement gaps across geographic lines and aging infrastructure on specific campuses remain primary obstacles to overall excellence.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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