Research
2026 Business & Economic Outlook.
The Alliance's annual report on the state of the West Ventura County economy, presented each July at the Outlook Breakfast.
Key Indicators
The numbers behind the region.
Regional GDP
$28.4B
+3.1% YoY
Employed Workforce
192,000
+2.4% YoY
Unemployment
4.2%
below state avg
Median Wage
$32.18/hr
+4.0% YoY
Agriculture & Food
Ventura County continues to lead California in strawberries and citrus, with $2.1B in 2025 farm-gate value.
Port & Logistics
The Port of Hueneme moved a record $14.8B in goods, with autos and produce leading the mix.
Defense & Tech
Naval Base Ventura County and a growing cluster of defense-tech firms drive 35,000+ jobs.