California · Metropolitan Area
Fair Oaks is a mid-size city in California with a population of 32,030. Residents earn $111,332 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fair Oaks receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fair Oaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fair Oaks is $111,332, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Fair Oaks among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $645,600, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,797 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Fair Oaks enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,332 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,541 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,943 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73,284 |
| County GDP | $135,538M |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Healthcare | 4,098 |
| Retail | 3,717 |
| Manufacturing | 761 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $645,600 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $608,415 |
| Median List Price | $700,000 |
| Median List Price | $700,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $337 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 26.8% |
| Inventory | 56 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,797 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,997 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6502°N, 121.2510°W |
| County FIPS | 06067 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,944/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Retail Stores | 3,717 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |