Living in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Oaks Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Fair Oaks Ranch has 10,728 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $174,327 (122% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $657,600, the median rent is $2,108/month.
Fair Oaks Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 10,728
- Median age
- 46.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $174,327State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $657,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,108/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 97.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Fair Oaks Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 122% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fair Oaks Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Oaks Ranch the median home value is $657,600, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,108 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,443 a month in housing costs.
Fair Oaks Ranch median household income
The median household income in Fair Oaks Ranch is $174,327 and the income per person is $90,770. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fair Oaks Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,991
- Owner-occupied
- 97.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.88
Fair Oaks Ranch demographics
- Population
- 10,728
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 3,728
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Oaks Ranch ›
Education in Fair Oaks Ranch
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Fair Oaks Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fair Oaks Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Fair Oaks Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Boerne | 20,518 | $84,541 | $457,900 | $1,589 |
| Cross Mountain | 3,752 | $205,164 | $580,700 | — |
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | $157,100 | $510,600 | $1,998 |
| Bulverde | 6,486 | $112,188 | $420,200 | $1,794 |
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX?
The median household income in Fair Oaks Ranch is $174,327, 122% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The median home value in Fair Oaks Ranch is $657,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The median gross rent in Fair Oaks Ranch is $2,108 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Fair Oaks Ranch, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 122% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The median age in Fair Oaks Ranch is 46.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The average commute to work in Fair Oaks Ranch is 38 minutes; 33.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Fair Oaks Ranch is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fair Oaks Ranch?
67.5% of adults in Fair Oaks Ranch 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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