| Population: 8,156 |
| Formed : 1921 |
| Area: 4.5 sq miles |
| Average Elevation: 746 ft |
| Annual Rainfall: 12.79 inches |
| Climate: Avg. 49 - 78 degrees |
| Median Family Income: $52,917 |
The Chumash Indians lived in Ojai prior to the arrival of the Spanish missionaries. The name "Ojai" is taken from the Chumash word "A'hwai," meaning "moon."
As one of the earliest towns laid out in Ventura County, Ojai was settled in the 1880s and incorporated as a city on August 5, 1921.
Today, Ojai is by far the smallest city in Ventura County, yet it serves as a hub for the larger unincorporated areas in the Ojai Valley and as a gateway to
the Los Padres National Forest.
Ojai is known for its active artists community, environmental concerns, community activism, and its serene woodland setting.
The City of Ojai is the smallest and slowest growing City in Ventura County. The city is committed to protecting and preserving Ojai's unique small town
character and village atmosphere, strictly limiting commercial and residential new development, encouraging appropriate redevelopment of older areas,
creating live / work opportunities consistent with a village orientation and reducing reliance on the automobile. |