Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,679
Population
32,394
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Suburban living on the cusp of Sacramento
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Riverside
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,475
Average: $134,080
Education
12,668
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,489
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fair Oaks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fair Oaks, CA is $817 for a studio, $1,667 for one bedroom, $1,846 for two bedrooms, and $2,187 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fair Oaks has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,667/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,384/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fair Oaks, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
564 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
28 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,939 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,548 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
28 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sailor Bar County Park
- Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
- Jensen Botanical Gardens
- Rossmoor Bar County Park
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Sacramento International
Top Apartments in Fair Oaks
Houses for Rent in Fair Oaks
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.