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Fair Oaks Ranch.
About
Life in Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch is a community of 10,630 people in Texas. The median household income is $174,327, and median home values are around $657,600. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fair Oaks Ranch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+22.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fair Oaks Ranch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fair Oaks Ranch, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.8%), and 12.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
22.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.4%
of households
Married Couples
73.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Fair Oaks Ranch
In Fair Oaks Ranch, home values are 132% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
97.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $701,222 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Fair Oaks Ranch and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bexar County, which includes Fair Oaks Ranch, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Fair Oaks Ranch: Bexar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bexar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fair Oaks Ranch is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fair Oaks Ranch Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
Commute38.4 min avg
How Fair Oaks Ranch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fair Oaks Ranch, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fair Oaks Ranch runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
16.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
522.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bexar County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bexar County, which includes Fair Oaks Ranch, the most common type is drought, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Drought | $23.1M |
| 2024 | 19 | Drought | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Drought | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 31 | Flash Flood | $399,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Hail | $1.7M |
| 2019 | 23 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $6,000 |
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.
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bexar County, county-wide
Fair Oaks Ranch is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, which includes Fair Oaks Ranch, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Bexar County, county-wide
Fair Oaks Ranch is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fair Oaks Ranch has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.28" |
| Feb | 66°F | 41°F | 2.22" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.79" |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 2.52" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 5.28" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.78" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 2.83" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 2.80" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 3.88" |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 63°F | 38°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fair Oaks Ranch
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fair Oaks Ranch's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legent Orthopedic + Spine
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.1 mi away · San Antonio
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · San Antonio
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · San Antonio
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.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 67.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fair Oaks Ranch (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
11.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,580 students · in-state tuition $9,019 · 61% graduate · median earnings $60,704 (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: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
81 mi awayCities Near Fair Oaks Ranch
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fair Oaks Ranch FAQ
Is Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas safe?⌄
Fair Oaks Ranch's violent crime rate was 16 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 523 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas?⌄
Bexar County, which includes Fair Oaks Ranch, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fair Oaks Ranch is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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