Detached garage cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $32,400 – $65,000
- Per sq ft
- $56 – $112
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
Oxnard homeowners pay roughly $32,400 to $65,000 to build a detached garage at 576 sq ft, or $56 to $112 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oxnard is 12% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$42,200 to $55,200
About $72.50 to $95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $19,700 | $25,700 |
| Labor | $22,200 | $29,000 |
| Permits and fees | $280 | $440 |
| Total | $42,200 | $55,200 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,100 | $22,700 | $30,300 | 47% |
| Labor | $17,100 | $25,600 | $34,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 | $550 | 1% |
| Total | $32,400 | $48,700 | $65,000 | 100% |
Where the Oxnard price comes from
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), cement masons and concrete finishers (15%), construction laborers (20%), electricians (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.18.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 576 sq ft comes to $22,700, compared with $21,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (110.5) and land at $170 to $550.
When to schedule detached garage in Oxnard
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for pouring concrete in Oxnard: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low of 40°F or below) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
Why two Oxnard quotes can differ
Permits
You need a permit for a detached garage: $150-$500 on average, with separate electrical or plumbing permits if those are involved.
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
How Oxnard compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 576 sq ft range from $45,500 to $49,600 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $32,400 – $65,000 | $48,700 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $32,300 – $64,900 | $48,600 | level |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $33,000 – $66,200 | $49,600 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $31,400 – $62,900 | $47,100 | −3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $32,900 – $66,100 | $49,500 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $30,300 – $60,700 | $45,500 | −7% |
| California (statewide) | $33,000 – $66,200 | $49,600 | +2% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #24 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $57,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $35,500 (midpoints, 576 sq ft). Statewide, Oxnard is 2% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $33,000 – $66,200 | $49,600 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $36,700 – $73,600 | $55,200 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $31,500 – $63,200 | $47,400 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $32,900 – $66,000 | $49,500 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $35,000 – $70,200 | $52,600 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $32,600 – $65,400 | $49,000 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $29,100 – $58,400 | $43,800 | −10% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $29,400 – $58,900 | $44,100 | −9% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $31,400 – $62,900 | $47,100 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $27,900 – $55,900 | $41,900 | −14% |
Cost by quality level and size in Oxnard
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$32,400 to $45,400
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$42,200 to $55,200
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$51,900 to $65,000
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $13,600 – $19,100 | $17,700 – $23,300 | $21,900 – $27,400 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $32,400 – $45,400 | $42,200 – $55,200 | $51,900 – $65,000 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $40,400 – $56,700 | $52,600 – $68,900 | $64,800 – $81,100 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $50,500 – $70,800 | $65,700 – $86,000 | $80,900 – $101,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Oxnard
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +15% and garage door +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,800 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +15% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,900 | +12% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 5 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Oxnard is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 63.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 55.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $30.81 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.24 and $45.99 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 17.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $41.06 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.21 an hour, which is 13% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $35.66 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 13.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,600. At the 25th percentile ($29.47) it shrinks by about $2,050. The total moves by 3.3% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $26.24 | $30.81 | $45.99 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.21 | $31.17 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $28.37 | $30.21 | $35.66 | $26.65 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
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Detached garage in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Oxnard?
For 576 sq ft, expect $32,400 to $65,000 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $42,200 to $55,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Oxnard?
About $56 to $112 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $48,600, which is 0% less than Oxnard ($48,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $25,600 out of $48,700. Materials are 47% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Oxnard?
$40,400 to $81,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $550 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($49,600 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.47 to $40.40.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Oxnard?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $32,400 to $45,400 and premium work $51,900 to $65,000. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+Is there a bad season to build a detached garage in Oxnard?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Detached garage near Oxnard
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).