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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Grayson

Fair Oaks is underrated, change my mind

Just moved here 16 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,797 for rent here. Homes are going for about $645,600 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are hig...

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Henry Gomez

Is Fair Oaks good for remote workers?

So, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of communi...

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Axel James

Housing in Fair Oaks compared to Sacramento

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $645,600, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $111,332, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,030 p...

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Grayson

How is the nightlife in Fair Oaks?

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $645,600 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a ...

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Axel James

Fair Oaks vs Chicago -which is better?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $645,600, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,797 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fair Oak...

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Hudson S.

How is the nightlife in Fair Oaks?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,797 for rent here. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,030 people. The city has invested a ...

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Chloe Bennett

Job market in Fair Oaks for tech?

Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Henry Gomez

Best apartments in Fair Oaks under ?

So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $111,332, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,030, Fair Oaks is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $111,332 in Fair Oaks. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Axel James

Affordable areas near Fair Oaks?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Fair Oaks sits at 453.6 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots?

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Hudson S.

Housing market in Fair Oaks right now

Hey folks, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,030 people. Median household income is $111,332, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Adrian Wright

How are the schools in Fair Oaks?

So, Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $645,600, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene her...

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Leonardo W.

Grocery stores in Fair Oaks -recommendations?

OK so Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $111,332 in Fair Oaks. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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Hudson S.

Things that make Fair Oaks unique

Hey, Military spouse here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Skylar Evans

Co-working spaces in Fair Oaks?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,797/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Fair Oaks sits at 453.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,797 for rent here. Homes are going for about $645,600 ...

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Axel James

Best restaurants in Fair Oaks?

Homes are going for about $645,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,030 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. T...

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