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The city of Simi Valley (from the Chumash word, Shimiyi), in the eponymous valley, is in the southeast corner of Ventura County, California, United States. 30 miles (48 km) from Downtown Los Angeles, Simi Valley is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city sits next to Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Los Angeles. The city's 2014 population has been estimated at 126,871, up from 111,351 in 2000. The city of Simi Valley is surrounded by the Santa Susana Mountain range and the Simi Hills, west of the San Fernando Valley, and northeast of the Conejo Valley. It is largely a commuter bedroom community, feeding the cities in the Los Angeles area and the San Fernando Valley to the east, and cities in Ventura County to the west.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the former president was buried in 2004, is in Simi Valley. Simi Valley has been ranked twice as the 18th most conservative city in the United States; once by The Bay Area Center For Voting Research and also by GovPro.com. The Reagan Library has hosted Republican primary debates, last in 2012, and the first primary debates in 2016. A study done by the University of Vermont ranked Simi Valley as the fifth-happiest city in the United States. According to crime statistics by the FBI in 2013, Simi Valley is the seventh-safest city in the U.S. with a population of 100,000 or more. The U.S. Census Bureau of 2012 reported a median household income of $87,894, which is higher than the California median of $70,231 and the national average of $62,527.
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Very little traffic things are close by to all no need to travel into large cities which can cause stress and anxiety
Family Friendly City. Great Schools and Parks. Lots of Senior Communities.
SimiValley seems like a very friendly community to all its members, but especially to our vintage members. There seems to be a real sense of community in the older neighborhood the knolls where there are families who have been there for years.
No high rise buildings, handicap access at all locations, less expensive housing, easy access public transportation (train, bus), moderate temperatures all year long. One & 2 story homes, senior centers & housing facilities, many pharmacies, grocery & convenient stores. A great town to visit & work in.
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Simi Valley isn't the most age friendly but it can be a nice place to live. It is a little bit expensive but there are some facilities and tranquility.