Living in Fair Oaks, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Fair Oaks has 32,799 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $116,975 (18% higher than the California median), the median home value is $683,000, the median rent is $1,910/month.
Fair Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 32,799
- Median age
- 45.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $116,975State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $683,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,910/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the California median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fair Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Oaks the median home value is $683,000, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,910 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,726 a month in housing costs.
Fair Oaks median household income
The median household income in Fair Oaks is $116,975 and the income per person is $62,229. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fair Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,603
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.46
Fair Oaks demographics
- Population
- 32,799
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 13,099
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Oaks ›
Education in Fair Oaks
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Fair Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fair Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Fair Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Orangevale | 35,958 | $99,832 | $565,100 | $1,932 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Rancho Cordova | 81,849 | $89,585 | $477,600 | $1,787 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Folsom | 83,916 | $139,804 | $755,200 | $2,352 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
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What is the median household income in Fair Oaks, CA?
The median household income in Fair Oaks is $116,975, 18% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fair Oaks?
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $683,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fair Oaks?
The median gross rent in Fair Oaks is $1,910 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Fair Oaks, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the California median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fair Oaks?
The median age in Fair Oaks is 45.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fair Oaks?
The average commute to work in Fair Oaks is 30 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Fair Oaks is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fair Oaks?
48.7% of adults in Fair Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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