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
Violent Crime
508/100K
4,448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
64.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.7% (58% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fair Oaks reports 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,448/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population10,392
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density5,329/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,681
Per Capita$24,445
Unemployment5.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property4,448/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI44 (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
Broadband91.9%
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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