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North Fair Oaks, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
13,327 Population 11,106/sq mi density
$106,690 Median Income $47,733 per capita
$1,209,600 Home Value $7,709,060 Zillow
$2,284 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$106,690 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,209,600 home value, $2,284/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

North Fair Oaks, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,690
42% above
$47,733 per capita
Home Value
$1,209,600
329% above
Zillow: $7,709,060
Median Rent
$2,284/mo
96% above
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
1,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
142%
Home Value
429%
Rent
196%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Fair Oaks a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 4.7% (31% 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.

Safety & Crime

North Fair Oaks reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,039/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population13,327
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density11,106/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,690
Per Capita$47,733
Unemployment4.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property1,039/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.