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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 people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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