At a Glance
Median Income
$61,681
$24,445 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
Zillow: $468,314
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
64.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.4% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $61,681 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,445. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,427 business establishments, including 1,764 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,314. Median rent is $1,209/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
16.3% of adults in Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
64.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,392
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density5,329/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born38.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,681
Per Capita$24,445
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$81,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,491
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,400
Rent$1,209
Ownership36.8%
Zillow$468,314
Housing Units3,375
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+64.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Oaks was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
38.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,764 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.