Living in Fair Oaks, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Oaks · Census data 2020–2024

Fair Oaks has 233 residents with a median age of 65.5. The median household income is $67,422 (19% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $447,500.

Fair Oaks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Fair Oaks at a glance

Population
233
Median age
65.5State: 40.4
Median household income
$67,422State: $83,011
Median home value
$447,500State: $477,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%

Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 42.2%; a poverty rate of 30%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Fair Oaks

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Oaks the median home value is $447,500, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fair Oaks$447,500
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Fair Oaks median household income

The median household income in Fair Oaks is $67,422 and the income per person is $31,728. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Fair Oaks$67,422
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Fair Oaks: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
95
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
2.45

Fair Oaks demographics

Population
233
Median age
65.5
Under 18
10.7%
65 and older
54.1%
Households
95
Foreign-born
12.9%
Veterans
29.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Oaks ›

Education in Fair Oaks

30.8% of adults 25 and older in Fair Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fair Oaks30.8%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fair Oaks

Unemployment rate
42.2%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
23.1%
Drive alone
76.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Fair Oaks vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fair Oaks233$67,422$447,500—
Oakland1,048$59,042$347,200$1,029
Sutherlin8,599$51,250$273,600$1,221
Glide1,823$73,727$355,100$479
Roseburg North4,601$65,160$237,500$1,197
Yoncalla971$55,260$266,700$1,290
Roseburg23,778$53,918$289,800$1,063
Melrose964$77,271$542,900—
Drain1,078$46,103$287,700$984

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Living in Fair Oaks: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fair Oaks, OR?

The median household income in Fair Oaks is $67,422, 19% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $447,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

Is Fair Oaks, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 42.2%; a poverty rate of 30%.

What is the median age in Fair Oaks?

The median age in Fair Oaks is 65.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks?

The unemployment rate in Fair Oaks is 42.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fair Oaks?

30.8% 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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