The highest peaks in the county include Mount Pinos (8831', 2697 m), Frazier Mountain (8017', 2444 m), and Reyes Peak (7525', 2294 m), all in the San Emigdio Mountains (Pinos and Frazier Mountain are sometimes assigned to the Tehachapis). The uplands are well-timbered with coniferous forests, and receive plentiful snow in the winter.
The major industries of Ventura County are Agriculture, Biotechnology, Telecommunications and Advanced Technologies, Manufacturing, Tourism, Military Testing and Development.
Ventura County real estate values range from $150,000 to $20,000,000 with the median price of a three bedroom, two bath home being $500,000. Ventura County home buyers can expect to find safe, well-planned communities with better than adequate access to shopping, medical / hospital facilities, libraries, museums, cultural centers, schools and colleges.