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Living in
Fair Oaks.
Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks offers a quieter, more suburban feel than Sacramento proper while maintaining reasonable access to jobs and urban amenities. The median household income of $116,975 and median home value around $683,000 reflect an established, relatively affluent community, though these prices and a median rent of $1,910 mean it's not an especially affordable option for the region. The population skews older—median age is 47.6—with a majority of households being married couples, making it feel family-oriented if not particularly young or diverse.
Fair Oaks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
12.4%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fair Oaks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fair Oaks, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (9.9%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.7%
of residents
65 and Older
25.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fair Oaks
In Fair Oaks, rent runs 6% below the CA average, and home values are 7% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,950
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $611,545 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Fair Oaks and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sacramento County, which includes Fair Oaks, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Fair Oaks: Sacramento County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sacramento County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fair Oaks is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fair Oaks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute29.7 min avg
How Fair Oaks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fair Oaks, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 93 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fair Oaks, runs 44% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
473.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,357.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Fair Oaks, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
229 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Fair Oaks is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Fair Oaks, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Fair Oaks is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fair Oaks has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.63" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.44" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fair Oaks
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fair Oaks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Carmichael
VA N California Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Mather
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Folsom
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fair Oaks (within 15 miles)
California State University-Sacramento
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 28,350 students · in-state tuition $9,014 · 73% graduate · median earnings $69,014 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,657 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 19% graduate · median earnings $45,109 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
59 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
85 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Cities Near Fair Oaks
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fair Oaks?
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Fair Oaks FAQ
Is Fair Oaks, California affordable?⌄
Fair Oaks's median rent is $1,910/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $116,975/year. Median home value is $683,000.
Is Fair Oaks, California safe?⌄
Fair Oaks is policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 473 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fair Oaks, California?⌄
Sacramento County, which includes Fair Oaks, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fair Oaks, California?⌄
The cost of living in Fair Oaks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,910/month and median household income is $116,975/year. The median home value is $683,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fair Oaks, California?⌄
The average commute in Fair Oaks is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from