At a Glance
Median Income
$106,690
$47,733 per capita
Home Value
$1,209,600
Zillow: $7,709,060
Median Rent
$2,284/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10.6% smoking rate
How North Fair Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Fair Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North 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
North Fair Oaks residents earn a median household income of $106,690 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,733. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Fair Oaks is $1,209,600 , 329% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $7,709,060. Median rent is $2,284/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
26.8% of adults in North Fair Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population13,327
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density11,106/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born39.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$106,690
Per Capita$47,733
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,209,600
Rent$2,284
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$7,709,060
Housing Units4,236
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in North Fair Oaks was built in 1957.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
39.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.