5 Cities With the Biggest Housing Shortage

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California

Latest Rank By Housing Underproduction Share of Units: 2

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is part of the Greater Los Angeles statistical area. However, it is also known as Ventura County and has a rather interesting population of 843,843. The city has a vibrant agricultural economy and one that is fueled by the hemp industry. Additionally, while other Californian areas such as San Francisco suffer from high crime rates, Ventura County is well known for being one of the safest places in the state. Perhaps that’s why it ranks high on our list of the cities with the greatest housing shortage.