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Fair Oaks

California · 30,912 residents · 10.876 sq mi
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Fair Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $452,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,912
+10%since 2000
from 28,008 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,842 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,252 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,070
+29%since 2000
from $31,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+74%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(23,559)
Black1.8%(500)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,767)
Asian4.2%(1,168)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(8,116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(24,694)
Black2.2%(678)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,954)
Asian4.1%(1,252)
Other3.2%(995)
Diversity Score41.9%(12,947)
Diversity Score
42
+45%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, California?

Fair Oaks, California has about 30,912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Oaks, California earns about $73,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Oaks, California expensive?

In Fair Oaks, California, the median home is worth about $452,700, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, California?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Oaks, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Oaks, California?

About 7.8% of people in Fair Oaks, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Oaks, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Oaks, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,045 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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