Fair Oaks

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Fair Oaks, CA Area Guide

Suburban living on the cusp of Sacramento

Suburban Scenic Riverside Peaceful Charming

Situated alongside the American River in Sacramento County, Fair Oaks is a tranquil suburb teeming with lush natural beauty and numerous local charms. Fair Oaks fosters a strong sense of community with a host of special events, including Taste of Fair Oaks, Christmas in the Village, Fair Oaks Fiesta, and Concerts in the Park.

Residents also come together to engage in outdoor recreation at local venues like Mississippi Bar, Fair Oaks Park, Bannister Park, Phoenix Park, and North Ridge Country Club. Fair Oaks offers an array of shopping opportunities, from national retailers at Sunrise Mall and Folsom Premium Outlets to a slew of locally-owned boutiques in the town center—Old Fair Oaks Village. Convenience to U.S. 50 and I-80 makes getting around from Fair Oaks easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fair Oaks, CA is $816 for a studio, $1,717 for one bedroom, $1,848 for two bedrooms, and $2,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fair Oaks has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,717/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,295/month
1,206 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fair Oaks, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

60 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Earl Legette Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Orangevale Open K-8

Public

Grades K-8

Northridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Orangevale Open K-8

Public

Grades K-8

Will Rogers Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

La Vista Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Bella Vista High

Public

Grades 9-12

Del Campo High

Public

Grades 9-12

La Vista Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sailor Bar County Park
  • Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
  • Jensen Botanical Gardens
  • Rossmoor Bar County Park
  • Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.