Living in North Fair Oaks, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fair Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
North Fair Oaks has 13,100 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $104,884 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,276,900, the median rent is $2,314/month.
North Fair Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 13,100
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $104,884State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,276,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,314/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Fair Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Fair Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fair Oaks the median home value is $1,276,900, 284% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,314 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,665 a month in housing costs.
North Fair Oaks median household income
The median household income in North Fair Oaks is $104,884 and the income per person is $48,734. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Fair Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,114
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.37
North Fair Oaks demographics
- Population
- 13,100
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 3,856
- Foreign-born
- 41.4%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fair Oaks ›
Education in North Fair Oaks
28% of adults 25 and older in North Fair Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fair Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
North Fair Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fair Oaks | 13,100 | $104,884 | $1,276,900 | $2,314 |
| Atherton | 6,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Redwood City | 82,447 | $157,814 | $1,801,700 | $2,968 |
| West Menlo Park | 3,634 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,324 |
| Menlo Park | 32,727 | $210,025 | $2,000,001 | $3,239 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,235 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | $237,470 | $2,000,001 | $2,854 |
| Stanford | 18,662 | $75,208 | $2,000,001 | $1,976 |
| East Palo Alto | 29,069 | $113,493 | $1,102,600 | $2,244 |
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What is the median household income in North Fair Oaks, CA?
The median household income in North Fair Oaks is $104,884, 6% 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 North Fair Oaks?
The median home value in North Fair Oaks is $1,276,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Fair Oaks?
The median gross rent in North Fair Oaks is $2,314 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is North Fair Oaks, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in North Fair Oaks?
The median age in North Fair Oaks is 32.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Fair Oaks?
The average commute to work in North Fair Oaks is 22 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fair Oaks?
The unemployment rate in North Fair Oaks is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fair Oaks?
28% of adults in North 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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