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Fair Oaks

Virginia · 30,223 residents · 4.992 sq mi
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Fair Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $429,300. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,223
+5%vs 2011
vs 28,726 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,054 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 5,754 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 32.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
28K30K32K34K36K201020202024Fair Oaks
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,007
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,064
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $49,181 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.384 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $418,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,655
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,635 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
−1%vs 2011
vs 4.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(14,697)
Black8.7%(2,488)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,373)
Asian26.8%(7,688)
Other5.2%(1,480)
Diversity Score81.2%(23,327)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(15,799)
Black8.5%(2,583)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,799)
Asian25.8%(7,784)
Other4.5%(1,370)
Diversity Score80.6%(24,371)
Diversity Score
81
−1%vs 2011
vs 81 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 34.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
30.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, Virginia?

Fair Oaks, Virginia has about 30,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Oaks, Virginia earns about $92,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Oaks, Virginia expensive?

In Fair Oaks, Virginia, the median home is worth about $429,300, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, Virginia?

About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Oaks, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Oaks, Virginia?

About 7.4% of people in Fair Oaks, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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