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Living in
Fair Oaks.
Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Cobb County, GA. 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 is a community of 10,392 people in Georgia. The median household income is $62,996, and median rent runs about $1,314 per month. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fair Oaks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Foreign-Born
36.4%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+9.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.4% 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 (57.4%), and 57.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
6.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
34.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
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 GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fair Oaks
In Fair Oaks, rent runs 6% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,038
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Fair Oaks and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cobb County, which includes Fair Oaks, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Fair Oaks: Cobb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cobb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fair Oaks is about 1% of Cobb 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
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute26.9 min avg
How Fair Oaks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fair Oaks, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cobb County Police Department, which covers Fair Oaks, runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
181.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
957.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cobb County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cobb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cobb County, which includes Fair Oaks, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cobb County, county-wide
Fair Oaks is about 1% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Fair Oaks, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Fair Oaks is about 1% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fair Oaks has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fair Oaks
Uninsured
40.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fair Oaks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Marietta
Ridgeview Institute
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Smyrna
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Austell
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.
Education11.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks's student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
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)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
14.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,844 students · in-state tuition $34,030 · 57% graduate · median earnings $62,169 (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: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
4 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
16 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
70 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
83 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fair Oaks
Sibley Library
1539 South Cobb Drive, Marietta
Cities Near Fair Oaks
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fair Oaks FAQ
Is Fair Oaks, Georgia affordable?⌄
Fair Oaks's median rent is $1,314/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,996/year.
Is Fair Oaks, Georgia safe?⌄
Fair Oaks is policed by the Cobb County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 182 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 958 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fair Oaks, Georgia?⌄
Cobb County, which includes Fair Oaks, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fair Oaks, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Fair Oaks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,314/month and median household income is $62,996/year. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fair Oaks, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Fair Oaks is 27 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