At a Glance
Median Income
$64,688
$31,175 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
Zillow: $396,663
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
27.8%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13.9% 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
3.2 / 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 $64,688 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,175. The unemployment rate stands at 27.8% (672% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,663. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
25.2% of adults in Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans25.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,688
Per Capita$31,175
Unemployment27.8%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
B+
Home Value$312,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$396,663
Housing Units101
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation622 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Oaks was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.