At a Glance
Median Income
$61,910
$15,829 per capita
Violent Crime
340/100K
4,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
44.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 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+
2.7 / 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 $61,910 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,829. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 875 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fair Oaks reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,205/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
44.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,910
Per Capita$15,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,968M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership20.0%
Zillow$328,756
Housing Units75
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property4,205/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,161/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation691 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Oaks was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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