At a Glance
Median Income
$119,387
$66,370 per capita
Home Value
$580,500
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,242/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
7.2% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Oaks residents earn a median household income of $119,387 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,370. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $580,500 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,777. Median rent is $2,242/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
69.5% of adults in Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population35,472
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density7,109/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born36.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,387
Per Capita$66,370
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
B+
Home Value$580,500
Rent$2,242
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$780,777
Housing Units15,850
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation404 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Oaks was built in 1997.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
36.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.