At a Glance
Median Income
$111,332
$58,911 per capita
Home Value
$645,600
Zillow: $608,415
Median Rent
$1,797/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
454/100K
3,138/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fair Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Oaks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Oaks residents earn a median household income of $111,332 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $645,600 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,415. Median rent is $1,797/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Fair Oaks reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,138/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population32,030
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,944/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,332
Per Capita$58,911
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$645,600
Rent$1,797
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$608,415
Housing Units13,527
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent454/100K
Property3,138/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation194 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Oaks was built in 1977.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.
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